{"id":44931,"date":"2017-07-28T00:36:27","date_gmt":"2017-07-27T14:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/communication-secrets-happy-marriage\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T06:50:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T19:50:25","slug":"communication-secrets-happy-marriage","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/communication-secrets-happy-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication secrets for a happy marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marriage is a partnership. It takes two to tango. A happy marriage doesn\u2019t happen by accident\u2026 you\u2019ve probably heard one or all of those sayings before and although they sound exactly like something you\u2019d hear in a midday movie drama, they ring true for so many reasons. These communication secrets will help you keep your marriage happy:<\/p>\n

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When you say, \u2018I do,\u2019 you are gaining a partner for life, someone who is there to work through everything with you. And as anyone who has ever worked in a team environment or played team sports would know \u2013 you cannot work through anything with multiple players without talking with one another.<\/p>\n

For decades, experts have touted communication as the core of a marriage and a couple\u2019s ability to interact with one another and can be a strong indicator of the strength of their relationship.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s face it, unless you are made of cardboard, you will have disagreements and maybe full-blown verbal arguments sometimes and when you are cranky with someone, you can shut down and start thinking emotionally rather than rationally.<\/p>\n

The trick is to learn how to work through all of this together.<\/p>\n

There is no silver bullet that will stop any hint of an argument in its tracks, but here are some secrets you can tap into in order to keep your communication lines open in some of the more challenging times\u2026<\/p>\n

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Open mindedness<\/h2>\n

No matter how long you have known your partner, you will have had different upbringings and different life experiences so it is important to keep an open mind when situations arise. You may choose to deal with things in different ways, and that is okay.<\/p>\n

You should talk things through when there are differences rather than criticize how the other has handled something. This way, you can understand more about what makes the other tick and this will make you a stronger unit when you reach the next hurdle.<\/p>\n

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Listen<\/h2>\n

It is one thing to talk to one another. It is completely different to listen. Take time out to listen to what your partner is saying, connect with it, and respond to it.<\/p>\n

When you know you are being listened to, you are more likely to open up to your partner and they will respond the same way.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t sweat the small stuff<\/h2>\n

Do you really want to get angry about the shoes left by the front door\u2026 again? Or finding crusty toothpaste because the cap has been left off\u2026 again. Yes, these are totally annoying things to have to deal with on a daily basis, but in perspective, they are insignificant when you look at issues like finances, children, and parenting or your careers.<\/p>\n

Save the big (and sometimes heated) discussions for these sorts of topics and try not to lose it over trivial things.<\/p>\n

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Speak up when you are unhappy<\/h2>\n

Sometimes you might feel like you are in a bit of a rut and simply aren\u2019t happy and this can happen for many reasons. But rather than withdraw and stew on your own, open up to your partner about it.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t understand why you are unhappy, sharing how you feel can help them to understand where you are at and allow them to reach out and do what they can to make you happy again.<\/p>\n

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No sarcasm at their expense<\/h2>\n

Sarcasm is not only hurtful but totally unnecessary. It is a surefire way to get your partner\u2019s hackles up, so take a few deep breaths and think again before unleashing a sarcastic tirade.<\/p>\n

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A little courtesy goes a long way<\/h2>\n

No matter how busy life gets \u2013 and it can be a bulldozer at times \u2013 make time to spend with each other and just talk. Ask the courteous questions like \u2018How was your day?\u2019 or \u2018How are you feeling?\u2019 to open the lines of communication when you see your partner is feeling stressed or tired.Not exactly one of the most surprising communication secrets, but important nonetheless.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t close down during conflicts<\/h2>\n

Arguments are a part of marriage as not everyone can get on all the time. The secret to a successful marriage is being able to work through arguments, rather than shutting down. The latter encourages both parties to fester in anger and no one is a winner when this happens.<\/p>\n

It can be hard, especially when you are at your wit’s end, but if you can dig deep enough to open the door to communication, you will find you can work through things a lot more effectively.<\/p>\n

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We hope these communication secrets help your impending marriage. Start planning your wedding today.\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24789,"template":"","au_article_tag":[1678,1520,16],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/44931"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/44931\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=44931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}