if you found yourself in a crowded public place and began to ask strangers what they felt the most important factor of a marriage was…what do you think they would say? if you can communicate honestly, your marriage has a good chance of being happy and healthy. let the principles of marriage communication guide the intimacy, love and healthy connection in your marriage. if your spouse is doing something that bothers you to your core, but you’re silent on the …

are you able to really open up in conversations with your partner? how often have you walked away from a conversation with your partner feeling angry, disappointed, or misunderstood? in the heat of the moment, we tend to forget how to be kind, patient, and loving. don’t bring up your bedroom issues at the beginning of the super bowl or launch into a serious talk on your way to a holiday party. and never start a conversation when you’re too …

but according to research published in the academic journal couple family pscyhology, a lack of communication that leads to increased conflict and arguing is one of the top three precursors to divorce. it may sound crazy, but we live in an iphone world—and that voice memo feature is there for a reason, say frawley and pollock. people are often afraid to seem overly needy or demanding, so instead fall into the trap of thinking: ‘if he really loved me, he …

and good communication is the key to improving your relationship. when she was in high school, they eventually had a few blow out fights and separated. is being a good communicator something you just have to be born with? power of two online is designed to help couples understand what psychologist have learned about how to communicate with your spouse, at a fraction of the cost of couples counseling. communication in relationships is like a river. however, when communication flow …

this article was co-authored by chloe carmichael, phd and by wikihow staff writer, hannah madden. with over a decade of psychological consulting experience, dr. chloe specializes in relationship issues, stress management, self esteem, and career coaching. she is accredited by the american psychological association and is the author of “nervous energy: harness the power of your anxiety” and “dr. chloe’s 10 commandments of dating.” there are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of …