Let's Talk Communication (Page 10)

Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor: Lillian Castro

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Ever wondered why some couples just click so well? It’s most likely because they have such great communication. Just ask our experts. Learning to communicate your thoughts and concerns in the right way can do wonders for any relationship.

As it happens, our writers help educate readers to do just that. Below, you’ll learn to foster healthy communication and strengthen relationships through mutual understanding.

It’s time to mend the disconnect. By applying our advice, couples can better listen, respond, and resolve conflict. Whether you need active listening techniques or emotional regulation strategies, you’ll find the insights to help you build communication rooted in honesty and respect.

Here you can discover ways to overcome everything from misunderstandings to more sensitive subjects like sexual challenges. Our writers also explore communication in the digital world, giving readers insight into the best ways to strike up conversations online.

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What Our Experts Say:

271.
How to Talk to Your Boyfriend About Sex
Nick Slade

Nick Slade

Even the most confident man is just one bad sexual performance or criticism away from devastation. He may be bummed out by rejection when he’s meeting women, but he’s devastated when he thinks his sexual performance does not meet a woman’s standards. Of course, every woman has the right to expect the kind of sex she deserves and to train her bronco in the methods that give her the greatest pleasure. But it’s a...

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272.
How Can I Become a Better Listener?
Nick Slade

Nick Slade

Listening is the key to communication. Talking is only useful if you know what you’re responding to and use words as a shared pipeline to convey emotions and solve problems. The first way to become a better listener is to stop talking. Forget the monologue in which you just tell your girl what’s on your mind and what your day was like. Hear what she has to say, and use that as the basis for a two-way...

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273.
Why Do People Not Accept Responsibility in Relationships?
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

Reader Question: Why is it that a good number of people don't accept responsibility in a relationship besides being in a state of denial? -Tom Dr. Wendy Walsh's Answer: Hmmm….are you suggesting that a "good number of people" refuse to see things your way? Here’s a newsflash: Couples live in two different worlds. Each partner sees the relationship in terms of their own perspective and personal...

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274.
How Women Can Follow Up After a First Date
Nick Slade

Nick Slade

It’s the 21st century. Heck, it’s dawning of the third millennium. Women have evolved to the point where they are on an equal footing with men in every way. Unfortunately, your male counterparts are not as evolved. You can break through the glass ceiling at work and be taken serious as the top dog, but when it comes to dating etiquette (like following up with your guy after a first date), you still have to dance...

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275.
How to Train a Man to Call Instead of Text
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

While text messaging may seem like a quick, convenient way to communicate with a partner, it’s also void of emotional intimacy and not the best way to develop the communication skills needed for a long-term relationship. Of course, texts can be helpful down the road for a quick check-in or confirmation of a date, but they aren’t meant for nurturing a budding relationship. Yet, women tell me all the time that...

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276.
She Works During the Week and I’m Lonely. What Do You Think?
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

Reader Question: I’m in a very good relationship. However, weekends are the only times we have available. We met on Match.com and are in our 60s. She still works two jobs during the week and I'm semi-retired. I am very lonely during the week. What do you think? -Ben (South Carolina) Dr. Wendy Walsh's Answer: It sounds like the two of you have different relationship needs and expectations. And your financial...

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277.
He Hasn’t Asked to Be Facebook Friends. Do I Tell Him How I Feel?
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

Reader Question: I have been in a long-distance relationship with a guy for about eight months now, and I feel that we are really into each other. He calls me his girlfriend, but I have a problem because he has not asked to be my friend on Facebook. I know for a fact he's keeping me a secret. Do I call it quits or just talk to him and tell him how I really feel? -Lowe (California) Dr. Wendy Walsh's Answer:...

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278.
How Do I Tell My Boyfriend I’m Not Ready for Marriage?
Kara Pound

Kara Pound

Well, first of all, did he ask? If he hasn’t proposed or asked for a dowry, then you’re probably freaking out over nothing. But let’s say for argument’s sake that he did ask for your hand in marriage or has been seriously hinting at it. Example, "When do you see us tying the knot?" or "We should totally go to the Eiffel Tower for our five-year anniversary." If this is the case and you know you’re not ready for...

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279.
He Never Takes Me Anywhere. Do I Move On?
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

Reader Question: I have been dating this man for a year and a half and he never takes me anywhere. But he is always saying he loves me. I know for myself that if a man can't take you anywhere, he doesn’t care that much about you. So do I move on, or what do I do? -Erika H. (Illinois) Dr. Wendy Walsh's Answer: Erika, you are absolutely right. Love is an action word. And his actions speak louder than words....

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280.
How Women Can Balance Social Lives and Relationships
Kara Pound

Kara Pound

Hands down one of the best ways to balance your social life and a relationship is to intermingle the two. This doesn’t mean your boyfriend and your best friend need to hang out 24/7. It just means they should relatively enjoy being around each other — making your life a whole lot easier and less stressful. Instead of having to choose between the two, you’ll have your cake and be able to eat it, too. Include...

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281.
How Senior Men Can Keep a Long-Distance Relationship Strong
Nick Slade

Nick Slade

At a certain point in life, our emotional needs catch up with and often surpass our physical need to be within an arm’s reach of the woman we love. Although long-distance relationships are not optimal, they can work even more comfortably for senior daters than they do for the younger generation. After all, a few decades ago we were driven by our libidos full time, and no mountain was high enough to keep us from...

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282.
I Want to Contact Her One More Time. Which Approach Do I Take?
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

Reader Question: I was seeing this girl for few months. She has been very inconsistent by sending me mixed signals. I guess this is mainly due to her last BAD breakup experience, which she still has not fully recovered. We had a big fight and I told her I need to move on. After a month, I text her once mainly just to say hi. I didn't ask her out because I want to let us both cool down. However, I do plan to try...

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283.
Relationship Advice to Our Deploying Troops
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

(Note: Besides being America’s relationship expert, I am a Navy brat and grew up on bases. I know in a deeply personal way how traumatic the longing for a loved one can be.) It’s important to remember that our love relationships are crucial to our emotional well-being but they can also bring upset when things go wrong and the distance makes repair seem impossible. But there are things you can do before you...

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284.
Can You Communicate Too Much?
Nick Slade

Nick Slade

You can never have too much communication, but you can definitely talk too much. Talk ceases to be communication when the other person stops listening or no longer cares about what you are saying. When it comes to emotional and romantic issues, it’s great to tell your lady how you feel and how much you want to protect her and care for her. But a logical Power Point presentation of your intentions and feelings will...

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285.
Texts Guys Should Never Send
Sam Stieler

Sam Stieler

Like it or not, texting is here to stay, so you better learn the standard rules of texting etiquette, especially when it comes to texting with the special woman in your life. Most importantly, you need to learn what you should never text women. Before we start, please note this article assumes you’ve absorbed the fundamentals of texting — namely that you use proper spelling and grammar, you (sparingly) use...

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286.
How Do I Ask for More Space?
Bethany Heinesh

Bethany Heinesh

There are two sentences a woman never wants to hear from a boyfriend – "I just want to be friends" and "I need some space." If at all possible, you should avoid both like the plague. If you feel your girlfriend is suffocating you, and you really do need some space from her before you lose your mind, try to give her other plausible reasons why you won’t be hanging out with her as much in the coming weeks. Tell...

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287.
Do Women Like Online Winks?
Bethany Heinesh

Bethany Heinesh

In the world of online dating, where there happens to be a number of procedures that apply to Internet etiquette, there are several things men are doing online that drive women crazy. Most men admit they struggle with verbal communication and go online to meet women because they find it to be less intimidating. Unfortunately, guys, it seems you find it equally challenging to connect with women through online...

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288.
7 First Date Conversations for Senior Women
Nick Slade

Nick Slade

Even two people with a lifetime of experiences can hit a road block when first date jitters cause them to draw a blank on topics for conversation. So, it’s a good idea to have a few ideas up your sleeve to keep the chatter going smoothly on that important first official date. Comparing irritable bowel symptoms with Jeannie next door may be a stimulating topic at home, but you don’t want to find yourself falling...

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289.
He Has Started Speaking to Me Less. What Happened?
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

Reader Question: I was seeing a guy for a couple of months casually last summer. He fell for me quite hard. I liked him loads too but then (very stupidly) ditched him and got back with my ex. About a month ago, I split up with the ex. Now I’m chatting with the summer guy a lot again, and I've been staying at his house on the weekends. He is still very bitter about what I did. He has now suddenly started speaking...

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290.
11 Phrases Women Love to Hear
Bethany Heinesh

Bethany Heinesh

When it comes to dating a woman, conversation rules the nation. This is because most of the value a woman places on a relationship —romantic or otherwise — is based on her ability to exchange thoughts and ideas with that person. While love letters and poems are fantastic and very effective (don’t get me wrong, we love them), nothing will ever take the place of hearing you speak the words we long to hear. If you...

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291.
4 First Date Topics for Gay Men
Sam Stieler

Sam Stieler

You’ve met a great guy, you’ve communicated with him, things are going well, and you’re about to go on a first date with him! But once the good vibes wear off, you’re going to find yourself facing a daunting question: What the hell are you going to talk about on your date? Don’t worry, answering this question doesn’t need to be stressful or nerve-racking. There’s nothing written that first dates need to be...

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292.
How to Make Up with Your Boyfriend
Sam Stieler

Sam Stieler

You’ve just had a fight with your boyfriend, eh? No matter who won, no matter if you proved your boyfriend wrong or he prevailed and ended up on top, both of you are probably feeling pretty lousy. Few women really like to fight with their boyfriends, and just as few men enjoy finding themselves arguing with their girlfriends. To return to a healthy, happy place in your relationship, both you and your boyfriend...

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293.
Can You Help Your Teen Have a Healthy Dating Life?
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

It’s probably one of the hardest things for a parent to see. A depressed teen flung out on her bed for days listening to sad music while looking for that text from her boyfriend who has gone AWOL. Helping your teen or young adult navigate the, often painful, world of relationships can be terrifying, especially because times have changed and maybe it’s been a long time since you’ve been dating yourself. 1. Educate...

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294.
How Do I Get My Ex to Stop Acting Funny to Me and Go Out with My Friends?
Kara Pound

Kara Pound

Reader Question: I like my ex and he knows it, but he also knows that I’m dating right now. Me and my ex know everything about each other, and we have a spark every time we see each other. I just want him to stop acting funny to me and go out with my friends. -Danna H. (Texas) Expert's Answer: Hi Danna, I’m a bit confused. You still like your ex and he knows it, but you want him to go out with your friends?...

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295.
How to Repair a Bad First Impression Online
Sam Stieler

Sam Stieler

Let’s be honest — online dating is awkward. While online dating websites offer an increasingly viable opportunity to meet the sort of great men you’ve been looking for all your life, they also provide plenty of opportunities to make a total fool out of yourself. Whether you’re unsure of how long to wait before responding to a message, you’re insecure about starting a chat with an eligible bachelor, or you simply...

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296.
Can it Work if Your Date Lives in Another City?
Dr. Wendy Walsh

Dr. Wendy Walsh

Online dating and matchmaking have become mainstream within the past decade, making long distance relationships (LDRs) a common way to mate. Today’s economic times also play a role, distancing partners due to jobs in different cities. In fact, according to The Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships, nearly 3% of U.S. marriages were considered long distance and an estimated 4 to 4.5 million college...

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297.
What Does it Mean if My Boyfriend is Not Responding to My Calls and Texts?
Kara Pound

Kara Pound

Reader Question: What does it mean if my boyfriend of two and a half years is not responding to my calls and texts? When I did get a hold of him, he would tell me that he would call me later. It has been two weeks of me being ignored. He is away at an internship in South Carolina right now. A year ago, we almost broke up. He has never been a phone guy, but he would always text me the next day saying sorry or he...

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298.
Appropriate and Inappropriate Online Conversations
Lauren Hostert

Lauren Hostert

One of the most exciting things about online dating is the variety of different kinds of people you can meet. Chatting online, with its anonymity and lack of social cues to take from, can sometimes be tricky. While it can be a little awkward, don't let it turn you completely off. Here are a few tips to keep your online conversations appropriate. 1. Don't get too personal. Try to think of your online conversations...

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299.
He Criticizes Me. How Do I Get Him to See My Point of View?
Kara Pound

Kara Pound

Reader Question: My boyfriend and I don't fight that often, but lately it's because of some personal decisions that I've recently made. The first time we talked about it, I was already feeling down about the situation, and the way he talked to me just kept making me sadder. Despite telling him to stop, he still continued making me feel bad by giving me "advice" that only sounded like he's criticizing me. A week...

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300.
How Can I Stop Fighting With My Girlfriend?
Bethany Heinesh

Bethany Heinesh

If you’re constantly fighting with your girlfriend, it’s time to reevaluate your relationship. Bickering is to be expected between a man and woman who are romantically involved, and psychologists even say disagreements are healthy. Regular, heated fights, never-ending nagging and an overall sense of relentless strife, however, is far from normal. The best way to stop fighting with your girlfriend is to stop...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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