2007-03-27 05:31:29 · 20 answers · asked by micolperu317 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
A totally open line of communication is the best, one where you are comfortable talking to each other about anything. You should discuss each others plans for the future, what you would like to do as you get older, number of children, trips you would like to take, even sexual fantasies. The more you share with each other the more comfortable and happy you will be.
2007-03-27 05:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How to answer a question that books have been written about in shuch a short space? First, it is important to have some common interest. Second, there must be an abiding trust. Third, there must be a willingness to hear what one does not want to hear and the ability to say what one does not want to say for in a truly intimate relationship there will be times of disappointments and failures that must be confessed and forgiven. Fourth, there should be the ability to laugh together and at oneself. This should be done often and with regularity. Fifth, there should be times when words are not necessary, when simply to be in the presence of the other is sufficient. This has maintained a successful marriage for 14 years.
2007-03-27 13:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by Rickster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the lines are needed to maintain a successful marriage once one line of communications brakes down the marriage starts to brake down so keep all those lines of communications OPEN .
2007-03-27 12:39:14 · answer #3 · answered by delmonticoman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well...talking. Real talking. Not texting or emailing. Talk when things are good, and talk when things aren't so good. It's hard to know what to say and how to say it when you're angry or upset, so that's your cue not to say anything just yet...but later, when you can be calm, get the conversation going. And a word of advice: No TV in the marital bedroom. Here, where you are at your most intimate, is one of the best places to talk...good or not so good. Keep the opportunity open at all times--TV stifles that.
2007-03-27 12:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by katbyrd41 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is this: Listen twice speak once. and that goes both ways. If you are listening more than you are speaking then you are actually receptive to new ideas and another person (aka your spouse's) point of view. The better listener you are the more you'll get out of the conversations and more he'll want to open up to you.
2007-03-27 12:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love Notes, talk about you day everyday, talk about your dreams and how to make them come true, lesson to everything your mate says, Show your love to each other from hugs to Kissie's and dirty ideas. this is what make a successful marriage. OO one more thing learn to back down sometime it for the good of your relationship.
2007-03-27 12:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by celticdragon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any and all types of communication.
The best is some quiet time between both of you - even it is 5 minutes a day just to discuss the days events
2007-03-27 12:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by Confussedhere 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the same way that you communicate with your best friend on most fronts but you get the added bonus of physical communication and gratification as well.
2007-03-27 12:38:57 · answer #8 · answered by sweetie pie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say every kind (nonverbal, listening, talking,etc.) but also add that communication without judgement is necessary. Allow your spouse to feel and to express how he/she feels. If one knows he's not being judged, he has no reason to lie or to hide feelings.
2007-03-27 12:36:32 · answer #9 · answered by geehaw 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You 1st must be a good listener to speak then
Talk ,notes ,letters ,helping without being asked hugs , kisses sexual and nonsexual if their is a thing .
Be willing to talk about and listen to everything. lots of practice
Prayer is always a good thing .
2007-03-27 13:00:46 · answer #10 · answered by Duck / Deer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋