Successful marriages are built on solid communication. Don’t allow a breakdown in communication to erode the foundations of a satisfying relationship. To communicate well, simply play by five important rules. First, kill the chaos; rid the room of anything that would distract you from each other. Second, respect the process and each other; refrain from defensive behavior and make eye contact. Third, decide what to discuss; keep conversation limited to those issues, not past hurts. Next, seek solutions together; always start conversations constructively. Finally, successful marriages allow partners to be fully heard and validated; protect the openness in your relationship.
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