An important skill which helps people in supportive relationships is effective communication.
Communication is the task of helping another person understand our thoughts and experiences.
But, effective communication is not always as simple as it might seem. When emotions, expectations and a person's needs enter into the mix, communication can be quite a challenge indeed. Add to the communication challenge the practical and emotional complexities of a serious illness. Needless to say, the challenge is escalated. Below is a review some of the most common, and suggestions to avoid them.