Can We Talk
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Can We Talk
Lana Eliot
Interpersonal Communication
Dr. Jacey Coy
July 10, 2014
Can communicating with your spouse or significant other really lead to a healthy relationship? Can tentative listening lead to a longer marriage? According to the article “Can We Talk? Researchers talks about the role of communication in happy marriages”, the author N. Schoenberg states that “a 2010 study in the journal BMC Medical Research Methodology found that readiness foe self-disclosure was associated with a higher marital quality”. I states that just 10 minutes a day of quality conversation will help a marriage or more positive outcome. Without good communication two persons have a good chance of growing apart and having a failed relationship.
I can definitely relate to this article and support its findings with regards to communication. I was previously married for 16 years, the last six or so being very quiet with little or no communication. I do not want to say if we had communicated we still would be together, however I can say we did not have a very good communication relationship. The longer we were together, the less we did talk.
Affective affirmation is basically the behavior that makes your partner feel wanted, cared about or loved. Couples, men and women alike, need this. Most men need simple gestures, like helping him do things or by making his favorite supper. Women would rather be simply complimented or bought something small to make them feel good or special. Even though both parties need different types of affirmation, they both need to feel special and loved.
There are all types of people in the world who need help on their relationships. Good communication is the key to any lasting relationship. Communication can be learned and practiced throughout the relationship as long as both parties are willing to put forth the effort. I feel that most women, including myself fit into the general category that they need to be told their...
Lana Eliot
Interpersonal Communication
Dr. Jacey Coy
July 10, 2014
Can communicating with your spouse or significant other really lead to a healthy relationship? Can tentative listening lead to a longer marriage? According to the article “Can We Talk? Researchers talks about the role of communication in happy marriages”, the author N. Schoenberg states that “a 2010 study in the journal BMC Medical Research Methodology found that readiness foe self-disclosure was associated with a higher marital quality”. I states that just 10 minutes a day of quality conversation will help a marriage or more positive outcome. Without good communication two persons have a good chance of growing apart and having a failed relationship.
I can definitely relate to this article and support its findings with regards to communication. I was previously married for 16 years, the last six or so being very quiet with little or no communication. I do not want to say if we had communicated we still would be together, however I can say we did not have a very good communication relationship. The longer we were together, the less we did talk.
Affective affirmation is basically the behavior that makes your partner feel wanted, cared about or loved. Couples, men and women alike, need this. Most men need simple gestures, like helping him do things or by making his favorite supper. Women would rather be simply complimented or bought something small to make them feel good or special. Even though both parties need different types of affirmation, they both need to feel special and loved.
There are all types of people in the world who need help on their relationships. Good communication is the key to any lasting relationship. Communication can be learned and practiced throughout the relationship as long as both parties are willing to put forth the effort. I feel that most women, including myself fit into the general category that they need to be told their...