Communication Styles
Expresses themselves indirectly
Can seem vague or critical
Passive Aggressive
Direct, honest, respectful
Assertive
The ability to let down your guard and show your feelings
Vulnerability
Sharing physical and sensual pleasure
Sexual
Sharing common tasks; supporting each other in responsibilities
Sometimes comes off as dominant, blunt or impolite
Aggressive
Assertive
Feeling what my partner feels
Empathy
Sharing experiences of beauty, art, music, theater, etc.
Aesthetic
Being co-creators of a project; helping each other grow
Creative
Keeps their own opinions quit to avoid potential conflict
Passive
Using sarcasm and indirect communication
Passive Aggressive
Treating my partner as if they are valuable to me
Respect
Facing and struggling together with differences
Conflict
Sharing closeness in coping with tragedy, problems or pain
Crisis
Expresses their thoughts while equally respecting and considering others' ideas
Assertive
Alienates or hurts others by using control
Aggressive
Do we like and dislike the same things?
Compatibility
Deriving togetherness from dedication to the common cause
Commitment
Sharing the world of ideas, having mutual respect for each other's interests
Intellectual
"It's fine, I don't want to be included"
"I need you for work with me"
"This is what we are doing, get over it"
"I'm okay with whatever you want to do"
PA
Assertive
Aggressive
Passive
Often giving the silent treatment or spreading rumors
PA
Do I care about the issues that cause the other person concern?
Compassion
Sharing philosophies, religious experiences, and the meaning of life
Spiritual
Awareness and sharing of significant thoughts and feelings