Communica tion 1
Name 2 signs that you might have a problem with communication in a relationship?
Blaming, assuming' becoming defensive, shutting down,Criticizing, lying, stubborness, abandonment issues, passive aggressive communication, trust issues, jealousy.
What are the 4 communication styles?
Assertive
Aggressive Passive
Aggressive
Passive
You may demean your friendships without realizing it by saying...
Your'e the worst, you never understand me, you always mess up, , or I can't tell you anything.
Watch your body language, even if you do it unknowingly. Disrespectful & negative body language will draw you apart.
Do not roll your eyes, or turn eyes and face away from them during a conversation. These practices can impact your relationship deeply.
Listen to them
Respect them when they are speaking
Do not assume how they feel or think because...
It is impossible to know exactly how a person feels or thinks, we can't mind read, so ask them, always voice your concerns.
A relationship should be based on communication not assumptions.
Name 2 signs that your communication needs to improve?
You never finish saying what you want to, always end up in a heated argument, some things you never speak of, you text instead of speaking to them in person, makes you feel inferior, one does all the talking, feel you can't be yourself around them.
What mistakes do we make in a relationship?
Forget to watch tone of voice, exaggerates, giving in too much, not standing up for yourself, giving a cold shoulder by not listening, ordering them around.
Be careful not to get defensive because:
Your defensiveness hurts your relationship on deeper levels than you may think, and will eventually destroy the relationship.
Let them finish talking do not interrupt because it can be toxic to your relationship, why?
They feel hurt because you do not care enough to listen to what they have to say and it a lot of causes misunderstandings.
Use active listening instead.
Do not supress your feelingsbecause it can cause alot of...
Physical and mental problems, it is your responsibility to express your thoughts.
·Open communication is the key for any relationship
Why is communication important in relationships?
Builds trust, doesn't allow for misunderstanding, buids a good foundationn so relationship will last, Will avoid conflicts, will help your intimacy.
Name some evident effects tha tgood communication is lacking in your relationship?
You fight more, you block yourself from letting them in, seems like nothing gets accomplished,feels like your in a rut, feels lonely.
To form a steady healthy relationship you need to:
do not resort to the silent treatment,talk about light conflict issues, do not bottle it inside, you do not want them to withdraw for good.
Why should we not order our relationships around?
Makes them feel thier feelings don't matter, you are belittling them and it is called emotional abuse.
Why do we not let issues turn into snowballs or mountains?
Because actions will not be pleasant.
Always express your feelings as they arise.
Why is communicating clearly important, name 2 reasons why ?
You cannot read your mate's mind, always ask what they think of this or that to avoid hurt, anger resentment & confusion, double check that they understood get them to repeat it back to you,accept responsibility for your feelings instead of blaming..
Name some bad habits of poor listeners?
Interrupting, jumping to conclusions, finishing thier sentence for them,frequently & abruptly changing the subject, inattentive body language, not responding to what they have said, fail to ask questions and give feedback.
Try not to let pride get in the way by ...
Being the first one to apologize and seek forgiveness, realize what you are doingand think of a better way to communicate.
Name 2 active listening skills?
Paraphrase, ask open ended questions,ask specific probing questions,use short verbal affirmations, display sympathy, share similar experiences, recall previously shared imformation, nod, smile,avoid distracting movements, maintain eye contact.
One of the worst things you can do is dismisspeople's feelings intead...
Treat them with respect, discuss the issue and show compassion.
How do I communicate clearly
Listen to your mate, understand mates feelings, share positive not negative feelings, beware of tone of voice, be able to let things go, you don't need to be right all the time.
What happens when you demean your friendships, by criticizing them?
They will feel that you think they are no good, they will either retaliate or feel like running.
Are you competive?ex. want to win every arguement, need to prove yourself right or need to always get the last word in.
If yes-you are communicating effectively which causes more relationship barriers
What leads to boundary issues in your relationship because you never let your mate learn what hurts you?
When you avoid conflicts, apologizing more than you need to because your at fault or are they?
There never seems to be a good time for discussing an issue either thier upset or angry then what?
Just do it.