Healthy relationships are based on mutual respect, trust, support, and good communication,\u00a0as explained in an article by the Hall Health Center at the University of Washington. However, healthy relationships take a lot of work, and the one thing you need to make it stronger is by developing effective and healthy communication.<\/p>\n
Researchers believe communication is a greater predictor of divorce, more\u00a0than personality compatibility, commitment levels, and life events,\u00a0according to American Psychology Association (APA).<\/p>\n
In case you were wondering, here are 7 things that couples in healthy relationships say to each other everyday:<\/p>\n
1. “You have my support”<\/strong><\/p>\n Maybe you’re not aware, but it’s important to let your partner know that you support them.\u00a0Showing support with both verbal and non-verbal cues makes your partner feel safe to be themselves in the relationship,\u00a0which helps build trust and intimacy,\u00a0confirmed in a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.<\/p>\n The study found that relationship quality improved when partners showed compassionate support for each other’s personalities and values. Saying “I love you” for the first time is a hard stepping stone in every relationship. However, once you’ve passed it, you end up with\u00a0the habit of making “I love you” seem like a chore or even something to be understood rather than spoken out loud.<\/p>\n According to a YouGov survey, more than half of the couples in relationships lasting from one to five years said “I love you” on a\u00a0daily basis. The numbers seemed to drop significantly with each growing year of the relationship. While this is natural, saying “I love you” could and should make a difference in the quality of your relationship. We all make mistakes, but not everyone is able to admit this. Acknowledging when you are wrong and taking responsibility for your actions is a sure sign of maturity. By saying “I’m sorry” when needed, you are not only acting maturely, you are also building trust in your relationship as found in one study.<\/p>\n A study\u00a0published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that apologizing helped build trust when trust was violated in interpersonal relationship in comparison when the violation of trust was followed by denial. According to the APA, busy couples often engage in trivial conversations regarding their daily routines and obligations. Avoid daily surface-level communication, and try encouraging each other to share your innermost feelings. If one of you is hurt by the other’s action, encourage them to share their point of view and listen to their side of the story.<\/p>\n However, make sure to truly listen to your partner. Psychology researcher\u00a0John M. Groholstates that most people lack this essential feature of effective communication. Most people find it hard to set their point of view aside and just listen to the other’s concern which makes effective communication almost impossible. Arguments and disagreements are a normal part of every relationship. However, how we manage these disagreements determines the outcomes of our relationships. Frequent and unresolved conflict puts too much strain on your physical and mental resources which can undermine your health and well-being.<\/p>\n This is why it is so important to find equilibrium each time you have an argument. If you notice your voices raising, past issues being brought up, and bickering, it might be time to take a deep breath and say that you’ll discuss the issue once your adrenaline levels get back to normal, as suggested by the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC). Saying good night every night even if you had a bad day is a good indicator that your relationship\u00a0matters to you, says Mark Goulston, an experienced clinical psychiatrist and professor at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He explains that saying good night every night means that what the two of you have is more important than any upsetting thing that might have happened that day. Goulstone also emphasizes the importance of giving each other a daily dose of encouragement\u00a0by saying have a good day with each new morning. The outside world can be harsh, and knowing that your partner is supportive of you while you are out and about will give the both of you the strength and energy as you go through life’s common battles.<\/p>\n In conclusion, healthy relationships increase our sense of well-being.<\/strong><\/p>\n Unhealthy ones, on the other hand, can make our lives miserable. How we communicate with our significant other\u00a0gives insight into the state of our relationship, but changing our communication style can also help us improve the quality of our relationships.<\/p>\n Say these seven\u00a0things to each other daily\u00a0and you’ll definitely develop a deeper bond,enduring friendship\u00a0and increased intimacy.<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n Source: Your Tango<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Healthy relationships are based on mutual respect, trust, support, and good communication,\u00a0as explained in an article by the Hall Health Center at the University of Washington. However, healthy relationships take a lot of work, and the one thing you need to make it stronger is by developing effective and healthy communication. Researchers believe communication is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":220151,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[354],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n2. “I love you”<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n3. “I’m sorry”<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n4. “Tell me how you feel”<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n5. “Let’s settle this later”<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n6. “Good night”<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n7. “Have a good day”<\/strong><\/p>\n