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What would the world be like without good communication? 

Airports would be a complete wreck (figuratively and literally).

Kids couldn’t learn reading, writing, ’rithmetic, and computer coding.

The barista at Starbucks would write a completely different name on my cup for my order. (Okay, well, that happens anyway.)

Not to mention… marriage would be chaotic!

Fortunately, communication in marriage isn’t some tricky thing that some people have, and some don’t. It’s a skill that you, me, and everyone else can practice and improve.

Here are six of the most crucial skills you can use to communicate better with your spouse:

1. Practice the art of listening well. 

Listening well means seeking to understand. It’s putting yourself in your spouse’s shoes.

2. Ask lots of questions. 

The ultimate goal of healthy communication in marriage is to connect. Be curious for the sake of knowing your husband or wife better and how you can strengthen your relationship.

3. Go deeper in your communication.

Communication can be shallow: My day was good. How was yours? I’m kinda tired. Tomorrow is Friday… But marriage can’t thrive in the shallow end of the pool; it has to take deeper dives. 

4. Practice vulnerability.

Being vulnerable means showing more of who you are. Which means opening yourself up. And that takes trust, which is vital for a healthy marriage.

5. Practice often.

Schedule times to talk and connect with each other on deeper levels, even if it’s for just a few minutes. The average couple communicates for only 20 minutes a week; choose not to be average. 

6. Learn to work through conflict well.

Disagreements are gonna happen. That’s part of marriage. But how you communicate through disagreements makes all the difference.

These six skills can transform your relationship.

how to find good relationship advice

The internet gives us ENDLESS information on relationships. Just Google how to resolve conflict in marriage or how to parent a rebellious teenager. Then watch TONS of articles, blogs, videos, how-tos, and step-by-steps fill your screen. It’s overwhelming. 

And here’s the thing: can they all possibly be right? I mean, with literally thousands of resources out there on any given relationship subject, there’s got to be some conflicting information and something that’s not accurate. (As a matter of fact, there is.)

★ So when you and I are trying to get help in the area of healthy relationships, how do we know what kind of information to trust? How do you wade through the countless sources of information on your screen and determine which advice is legit?

Here’s Some Helpful Pointers to Identify Reliable Relationship Advice:

• Understand that relationships are something that’s actually researched.
• On the flip side of the coin… know that just because the word “research” shows up doesn’t always mean it’s great advice.
• All this goes to say, of course, to consider the source.
• Prepare to do a little digging.
• Be cautious with sources that seem to run against the grain of what we already know to be healthy in relationships.
• Understand how easy it is to find information that supports your current view and quickly rest your case.