Where there is communication, issues are addressed and conflicts are resolved. The absence of which is the bane of many relationships. Have you been experiencing conflicts or disagreements in your relationship lately? Perhaps, it is high time you focused more energy in communicating with your  wife.

Communication is the sharing of information, thoughts, emotions and ideas from one person to the other. No relationship will thrive in the absence of good communication. That is why communication is key if you want to have a lasting relationship. In this article, I will be sharing with you four tips on how to bridge the communication gap in your romantic relationship. However, before I delve into that, it is important to look at things hampering communication in relationships.

• Misunderstanding 

One of the things hampering the flow of communication is misunderstanding. When you misunderstand your wife or girlfriend, there is bound to be conflicts which will give rise to  communication gaps. So, before forming an opinion or arriving at sudden conclusions, make sure you understand your spouse and her standpoint.

• Ego

A man’s ego can disrupt the flow of communication. That a man is the head of the family is not reason enough not to own up when he is at fault. It is a wrong conception that women should be the first to apologize when there is a conflict in the home, even if the man is guilty. However, whoever loves the marriage should be the first to apologize.

• Assumption 

When you don’t understand a thing, as a man, seek clarifications, ask questions for better understanding. Try to understand why your wife acted the way she did. Don’t assume you know what she is thinking in her mind. Doing that will make you jump into conclusions. You may be wrong and this may cause unnecessary tension in the home.

• Unforgiveness 

Did your wife offend you? It is okay to be angry but it is not okay when you refuse to forgive her. Forgiveness isn’t easy at times but it is mandatory in a relationship. There is no offense that is beyond pardon. Moreso, if you refuse to forgive your wife, the communication will not flow easily.

I have highlighted four things that can hinder the flow of communication, let’s now on how to bridge the communication gap in your relationship.

Relationships can be likened to the union that exists between the tongue and the teeth. Despite their differences (when you mistakenly bite your tongue) they still live together in harmony.

1. Seek Peace and Pursue it

If you are a peace lover, you will not give room to anything that will hinder the flow of communication in your relationship. When there is disagreement, the next thing to do is to sue for peace. When you do this, the communication gap will be knocked out.

2. Avoid the Silent Treatment 

It is not gentlemanlike to give your spouse the silent treatment when there is  disagreement. God gave you your mouth as a means of communication. Instead of keeping quiet and nursing bitterness in your heart against your wife, learn to speak out. Let her know what she did wrong and why you are angry with her.

3. Be Quick to Apologize 

Don’t defer to apologize when you are  wrong. Refusing to do this can trigger your partner’s anger and further destroy the line of communication.

4. Forgive

If you make forgiveness a must in your relationship, there won’t be room for prolonged anger or bitterness which will automatically affect the line of communication.

Conclusion 

Communication is the soul of any relationship. Once you withdraw communication from a relationship, the  relationship is as good as dead. Now that you have known the hindrances to communication and how to bridge the gap, your relationship should experience a new lease of life by adopting the tips shared above.

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