One anonymous womanopened upto the r/TrueOffMyChest online community about an extremely sensitive bit of drama in her family.
Not only that, but he also missed the birth of their child.
In response, she served him divorce papers.
Honest communication is essential between partners.
Meanwhile, avoiding conflicts isnt healthy either.
In the long run, all of that resentment and frustration will only build up.
However, just because passive-aggressive behavior is wrong doesnt mean that aggression is right.
In fact, its toxic.
Learning to communicate better doesnt happen overnight.
It needs to be honed bit by bit over time.
Its normal to make mistakes at the start.
But if all you ever do is make communication mistakes, then its a pattern of behavior.
That way, you wont ambush them with a sensitive topic.
We need to talk… is a tough thing to hear.)
How you say something is just as important (if not more so) than what you say.
For example, you probably want to use more I statements and talk about how youre feeling.
The less accusatory you sound, the more two-sided the conversation will be.
The argument isnt something you should aim to win.
This helps people forgive and move forward.
It can also bring on feelings of strength and connection between partners.
However, just talking isnt enough.
You and your partner also need to practice active listening.
Empathy is ever so important!
Forbes urges people topay attentionwhenever their partner is speaking.
You should be listening to understand your partner, not (just) to respond.
Relationships require debating, compromises, and a willingness to admit having been (at least partly) wrong.
At the end of the day, all couples are meant to be teams.
Instead, he made the rash decision to leave her.
Many readers took the authors side.
In their view, the husband might deserve a second chance
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