One of the most common causes of stress in relationships is lack of or problems with communication. As long as we can talk about our concerns, there are ways to make things better. Once communication has gone wrong, misunderstandings and confusion make things worse.

Some Common Communication Mistakes

• Mindreading, thinking you know what the other person thinks
• Expecting the other person to know what you are thinking
• Pretending there is nothing wrong when there is
• Thinking if you ignore a problem long enough, it will go away
• Not being honest with yourself or the other person

Why is Communication so Difficult?

• We are not really taught to listen properly
• We are afraid the truth will hurt
• We think we cannot find the best words, when any words that say what we mean will do
• We do not find time to do it

If you believe you have lack of communication in your relationship, you can start to put it right now. One of us will be pleased to help, and it is not as hard as you think.