

{"id":49159,"date":"2020-04-17T06:53:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T06:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=49159"},"modified":"2023-04-17T06:56:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T06:56:04","slug":"can-lack-of-communication-be-fatal-to-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/can-lack-of-communication-be-fatal-to-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"Lack of Communication- Can It Be Fatal to a Relationship?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49164 size-full\" title=\"Lack of Communication- Can It Be Fatal to a Relationship?\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lack-of-communication-can-it-be-fatal-to-a-relationship.jpg\" alt=\"Attractive Couple Having An Argument On Couch At Home In The Living Room\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s saddening when marriages that once happened by exchanging vows with each other to stay together through thick and thin forever, reach the brink of separation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to the common question about the reason why couples break up is usually pretty simple &ndash; it&rsquo;s the lack of communication. Yes, couples may have somewhat different problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, the number one reason why these problems don&rsquo;t get resolved is poor communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&rsquo;s get to understand this a bit more so that you can implement changes to prevent your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-your-relationship-is-falling-apart-and-how-to-save-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marriage from falling apart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because of a lack of communication or communication issues in marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance-of-communication-in-marriage\"><\/span>Importance of communication in marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is it so important to communicate? You might hold an image in your mind of your grandfather, who had barely spoken a few words.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And he&rsquo;s been married to your grandmother for 60 years, until his death. So, you say, lack of communication isn&rsquo;t such a big deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it is. Times have changed. <\/span><b>People nowadays don&rsquo;t stay married if they aren&rsquo;t happy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At least not for too long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you have to work on the quality of your relationship. The number one thing you can do to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/save-your-marriage\/8-easy-tips-to-save-your-marriage-from-divorce\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">divorce-proof your marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to improve communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourtango.com\/experts\/rochelle-bilow\/want-your-marriage-last\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YourTango.com&rsquo;s survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, two-thirds of marriages end up in a divorce because of a lack of communication. Think about it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 65% of marriages, the reason for breakups was poor communication. So, we can say &ndash; no communication in a relationship equals no relationship in most of the cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, watch this video to understand the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/the-importance-of-communication-in-your-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">importance of communication in relationships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><br><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jp9b2Hf7QWg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack-of-communication-in-a-relationship-%E2%80%93-cause-and-effects\"><\/span><strong>Lack of communication in a relationship &ndash; cause and effects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-49168 size-full\" title=\"Lack of communication in a relationship - cause and effects\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/lack-of-communication-in-a-relationship-cause-and-effects.jpg\" alt=\"Couple Fight And Sad Blurr\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do we end up being in relationships with destructive communication?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, as with many other ailments of our adulthood, the reason lies in our childhood. Why do we say &ldquo;unfortunately&rdquo;?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because changing the deeply-rooted habits and beliefs formed during our early years is a bit tricky. But it can be done, so don&rsquo;t give up just yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most of us, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/therapy\/how-attachments-styles-affect-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patterns of our emotional attachment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as how we communicate, were formed when we were very young.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we were observing our parents or other significant people in our childhood, we built beliefs about how things should be. We carry these beliefs around even though we&rsquo;re now adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>When there is no communication in a relationship, that usually means that our parents also had difficulties communicating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, this is the cause. The effects expand onto our adult lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And to the lives of our children. Because, from observing the lack of communication in your marriage, they&rsquo;re building the same relationship patterns for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And thus, lack of communication in a relationship transfers onto the following generations. So, stop the cycle now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common-relationship-communication-problems\"><\/span>Common relationship communication problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/psychotherapy\/understanding\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In psychotherapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, couples usually come with one of the following eight unhealthy communication patterns:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Passive-aggressive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; When you think of no communication in a relationship, you imagine this style &ndash; one of the partners keeps quiet about their feelings and retaliates in a passive manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Screaming <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; Although the arguments may even be reasonable, the delivery is aggressive and offensive, so there&rsquo;s no communication in relationships like these.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Being histrionic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; When one of the partners is being overly dramatic, the content of the conversation ends up being pushed aside, and all that remains is the drama.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Chronic crying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; Sometimes, the lack of communication comes with one of the partners playing the victim, consciously or not.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Withholding\/exploding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; Usually, one of the spouses withholds their expression, until they&rsquo;re eventually ready to explode in anger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Being conflicted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; Sometimes, one of the partners is so conflicted that their messages are difficult to understand. Hence, the lack of communication sets in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Shunning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; Some people tend to shut down or distance from issues, and this often reflects in marital communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Anxiety-ridden communication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; In such relationships, one of the partners has an anxiety attack the moment challenging messages are expressed, which makes it impossible to have a constructive conversation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-resolve-communication-problems-in-marriage\"><\/span>How to resolve communication problems in marriage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of communication in marriages can wreak havoc to a relationship that would normally work well. Don&rsquo;t allow this to be the case for your marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/5-communication-tips-that-will-transform-your-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communication tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you to try if you are experiencing poor communication in marriage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><b>Set aside time to talk about important issues<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t be inert. When there&rsquo;s something that should be discussed, agree that both of you will set aside some quiet time to talk about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><b>Avoid accusatory language<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How? Don&rsquo;t use statements such as &ldquo;You make me mad!&rdquo; Instead, try saying: &ldquo;When you act like that, I get angry.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a subtle change, but it will do wonders for your communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><b>Don&rsquo;t over-generalize<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What it means is to stop using sentences that start with: &ldquo;You never&hellip;&rdquo; and &ldquo;You always&hellip;&rdquo; Such statements are never 100% true, and they close the way toward a constructive conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><b>Talk to a counselor<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a professional that can see things more objectively and teach you simple tools to get out of the entrenched dysfunctional communication patterns in your marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&rsquo;s saddening when marriages that once happened by exchanging vows with each other to stay together through thick and thin forever, reach the brink of separation. The answer to the common question about the reason why couples break up is usually pretty simple &ndash; it&rsquo;s the lack of communication. Yes, couples may have somewhat different problems. Nonetheless, the number one reason why these problems don&rsquo;t get resolved is poor communication. Let&rsquo;s get to understand this a bit more so that you can implement changes to prevent your marriage from falling apart because of a lack of communication or communication issues <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":675,"featured_media":49164,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[2513],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49159"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/675"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49159"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49159\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49172,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49159\/revisions\/49172"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}