

{"id":7702,"date":"2016-04-13T12:12:16","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T12:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=7702"},"modified":"2022-10-21T06:43:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T06:43:23","slug":"what-are-the-benefits-of-couples-communication-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/what-are-the-benefits-of-couples-communication-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Awesome Benefits of Couples Communication Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7703 size-full\" title=\"11 Awesome Benefits of Couples Communication Classes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/12.jpg\" alt=\"11 Awesome Benefits of Couples Communication Classes\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you have heard about a couple&rsquo;s communication class being run in your neighborhood, and you are wondering if it is worth attending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you need to ask yourself, &ldquo;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/good-communication-basics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How good is the communication between my spouse and I<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?&rdquo; Do you ever feel that there is room for improvement, or are things so bad that you feel desperate for some help?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And second, does your spouse feel the same way as you do, and would they be willing to actively participate in marriage communication classes or communication workshops for couples?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the answer to both these questions is &lsquo;yes&rsquo; then you can make plans to sign up for communication courses for couples or a couples communication workshop and start looking forward to some of the benefits you can expect to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before looking at the<\/span><b> benefits of relationship classes for couples,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> though, you first need to locate the right couple communication class near me&rsquo; for you and your spouse to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are no <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twu.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/westeropkaren.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship communication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> classes already running in your area, you may need to do a bit of research online, or ask around in your community to find the right communication course for couples that is within your reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also online courses or communication classes for couples, which could be done together in the comfort of your own home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding to sign up for one of these courses or classes, you might like to make sure that some or most of the following benefits will be covered in the curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also watch:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><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=\"1-Identify-your-own-needs-and-behaviors\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Identify your own needs and behaviors<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/6-effective-ways-for-communication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learn to communicate effectively<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with others, it is good to have some understanding of your individual needs and behavior patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/practicing-self-awareness-in-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understand yourself better<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will know why you do certain things, and why particular issues may or may not upset you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you can <\/span><b>acknowledge areas of weakness in yourself,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you are willing to work on these areas, then you will be better equipped to go forward and make significant progress in your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/effective-relationship-communication-skills\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communication skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Learn-active-listening-skills\"><\/span>2. Learn active listening skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/become-a-better-listener\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening is probably one of the most essential skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when it comes to communication. How can you answer wisely if you have not listened properly?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening is by no means a passive exercise of just keeping quiet while the other person speaks. Active and effective listening requires focus and concentration, with the purpose of understanding and helping the other person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Understand-different-communication-styles\"><\/span>3. Understand different communication styles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everybody communicates in the same way &ndash; in fact, there are many different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/what-is-your-communication-style\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communication styles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some methods are neutral or beneficial, whereas other forms can be detrimental to a relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying the styles you and your spouse use will help you to understand where you both need to <\/span><b>make some changes for the better<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the way you communicate with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Explore-barriers-to-effective-communication\"><\/span>4. Explore barriers to effective communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/barriers-to-effective-communication-in-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barriers to effective communication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be as plentiful and as unique as each couple. Perhaps your schedule is too busy, or maybe you are just too tired to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/ways-to-have-a-quality-time-with-your-partner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spend quality time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> communicating at a deep level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you can recognize and identify what particular barriers are robbing you and your spouse of valuable and effective communication, you can find a beneficial solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Licensed-professional-therapist-vs-marriage-counselors.jpg\" alt=\"communication classes for couples\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Discuss-different-value-systems\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Discuss different value systems<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Value systems are essential in that they determine, to a large extent, our choices and behaviors. A couple must discuss their value systems to see where they agree and where they differ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the differences are too diverse, a certain amount of conflict is inevitable, and a <\/span><b>workable solution or compromise needs to be reached.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Understand-how-decision-making-takes-place\"><\/span>6. Understand how decision making takes place<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decisions, decisions, decisions! Every day, a myriad of choices needs to be made. The question is, in your marriage, who makes the decisions?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/ways-to-make-a-strong-decision-together\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share the decision-making process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Or have you divided up different areas for each spouse to handle separately? Or does one of you usually defer to the other who ends up taking all the critical decisions in your marriage?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Discover-how-best-to-handle-conflict-resolution\"><\/span>7. Discover how best to handle conflict resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A marriage without some form of conflict is probably a mirage, not a marriage! Conflict is a given sooner or later between two independent human beings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><b>conflict does not have to be destructive <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or detrimental to a relationship. On the contrary, given the right attitudes and skills, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/resolve-conflict-in-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a conflict that is handled well<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to greater intimacy and understanding in a marriage relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Learn-anger-management-skills\"><\/span>8. Learn anger management skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anger that is not managed correctly can be like a raging fire that leaves destruction and devastation in its wake. This kind of rage essentially sabotages any chance of effective communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, learning anger management skills is an integral part of any couples communication classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Explore-love-languages-and-caring-behaviors\"><\/span>9. Explore love languages and caring behaviors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/all-about-the-5-love-languages-in-a-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring the different love languages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help a couple immensely to find out what will make their spouse feel loved and cherished.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been wondering why your bunches of roses and boxes of chocolates are not making any improvement in your relationship, try washing a load of dishes or folding laundry for your spouse. You might just be surprised by a good response!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-Learn-how-to-deal-with-past-hurts\"><\/span>10. Learn how to deal with past hurts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the past is past, unfortunately, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/are-your-past-relationships-haunting-your-current-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unresolved issues from the past tend to cause trouble in the present<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have never shared certain hurtful events in your life with your spouse, now might just be the time to do so. Then you will be free to go forward in a good way without that excess &lsquo;baggage.&rsquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-Discuss-rebuilding-trust\"><\/span>11. Discuss rebuilding trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Trust is the bottom line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when it comes to any relationship and especially marriage. Unfortunately, many times in the rough and tumble of married life, trust can be shaken or even shattered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus it is essential to learn how to rebuild trust to restore effective communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you consider these benefits, remember that each couple is unique, and your needs may be met in a variety of different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So keep on moving forward until you find the right communication classes for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gottman.com\/about\/research\/couples\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">married couples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that work best for you as a couple.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you have heard about a couple&rsquo;s communication class being run in your neighborhood, and you are wondering if it is worth attending. First, you need to ask yourself, &ldquo;How good is the communication between my spouse and I?&rdquo; Do you ever feel that there is room for improvement, or are things so bad that you feel desperate for some help? And second, does your spouse feel the same way as you do, and would they be willing to actively participate in marriage communication classes or communication workshops for couples? 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