Now you may ask why we would write an article about developing better relationships. The reason is because I believe that those who are in a relationship will be significantly and directly affected in all areas of their life by how that relationship is going, and how healthy that relationship is. Research has proven that those who are happy at home are more productive and less stressful at work. Here are some thoughts to chew on for developing a strong and healthy relationship with your mate.
Communication is the key to a lasting relationship and listening is the key to communicating.
Too often when we are quiet we are not listening, but waiting to speak. Instead of listening to what our mate is saying, and intently trying to understand them, very often we are making mental notes of what we would like to say in response. This is particularly true for us males. We often are trying to find the weakness in our mate's argument, rather than really listening to the words that they're saying and the manner in which they're saying it. Schedule a regular time to go out or spend time together.