Moving ahead: Effective communication can improve relationships
Effective communication can help improve relationships and can lead to a more healthy relationship. According to helpguide.com, effective communication helps us to better understand a person, resolve differences, build trust and respect, and create environments where affection and caring can flourish. Listed are 6 tips for improving communications. Improving communication may not be immediate, but can improve overtime with practice and effort.
- Improve listening. Know the difference between hearing and listening. Sometimes you are hearing the message but you are not listening to the message. Be sure you are listening to what is being heard.
- Eliminate avoidance. Don’t avoid the conflict and pretend the conflict doesn’t exist.
- Beware of other’s feeling and how your actions might affect theirs.
- Be open and communicate how you feel and how someone else’s behavior may be affecting you or others.
- Be sensitive and more open to what others are saying by creating a supportive climate for communication.
- Be consistent when communicating what you want; don’t send mixed messages.
Effective communication can improve relationships. Don’t be afraid to open up. Communication is key.