As workers, people feel the need to earn more money and to hold on to their jobs. As consumers, they feel pressured to get the most for their money. These stresses often carry over into interpersonal relationships. Family, business and other types of relationships suffer. Individuals need every bit of skill they can muster to keep their family and personal bonds strong.
Effective communication is a key to strengthening relationships.
The person who can express himself or herself effectively and can understand what others are saying and feeling can help minimize the damage caused by external stress. While poor communication often leads to misunderstanding between people, good communication helps to build understanding. As misunderstanding hinders relationships between Individuals and groups, understanding builds these relationships. You can improve your communication skills. By communicating clearly and accurately you can avoid many of the misunderstandings that lead to tensions and conflicts in interpersonal relationships.