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 …

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 …

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 …

though the conversations definitely shift over time, the reality is that when you’re not really talking to one another it can cause bigger problems in your marriage. you might find that you’re not really mindful of making each other a priority, and so when the communication starts to slip the marriage can head into a danger zone. when you’re married you should be the first person that each of you turns to for support, help, and respect. when you’re not …

he claims that he often can determine if a couple is on the road to divorce by observing them interact on an issue of conflict. when we examine these poor habits, and recognize that we are making some of the same mistakes, we can take steps to improve how we communicate with our spouses. here are the dynamics behind dr. gottman’s habits of poor communication in my own words. what were you thinking?” 2. the four horsemen: dr. gottman claims …