Couple’s Communication Skills

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Couple’s Communication Skills
Communication skills play a critical role in enhancing a successful couple relationship. This is because the relationship is based on emotions and relies on nonverbal and interpersonal verbal communication. Most of the marriages begin with the aim of being successful, but poor communication can cause divorce. When parents have children, communication is a vital aspect because children grow to imitate their parents. Zimmerman addressed some of the communication strategies that can improve a couple’s communication skills. He discussed several elements including being positive, labelling your feelings, being brief, offering an understanding statement, accepting some responsibility and being specific.
According to Zimmerman, marriage provides a couple with the opportunity of growing and evolving themselves. He emphasizes that couples should learn to accept responsibility for their mistakes to solve conflicting situations (Zimmerman).They should strive to make things right b doing what is required of them. Blaming the other partner can perpetuate unhealthy dynamics which in turn does not respectfully resolve issues. Furthermore, taking responsibility requires a person to treat their partner responsibly in front of others. One should strive to say good things about them, and if one is not able to do that, they should opt to keep silent.
The attitude of a partner has significant influence in the relations…