Let's Talk Communication (Page 5)

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:

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London Relationship Coach Olga Frankow Helps Singles & Couples Analyze Themselves & Improve Their Love Lives
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Based in London, Olga Frankow is a relationship coach with a passion for self-development. She prompts singles and couples to reassess themselves and their relationships, and then set goals to get their lives in order. She described her coaching style as pushy, but many of her clients characterize her as a caring listener with deep insights on what makes love last. She gives her clients...

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Relationship & Life Coach Angela Hayes Supports Couples Through Challenging Transitional Periods
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: As soon as Angela Hayes learned what a life coach was, she knew that was the profession for her. While pursuing her master's degree in marriage and family therapy, she decided to also get certified as a life coach so she could have a direct and profound impact on people's lives. Today, Angela works with singles and couples in Round Rock, Texas, passing along strategies to get their relationships,...

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How to Convince Your Partner to Go to Couples Counseling
Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

You’ll naturally feel frustrated if you’re advocating for couples counseling and your partner is unwilling to go. Often this disconnect isn’t about his love for you. It sometimes stems from his difference in feelings about the quality of your relationship and/or his perception of counseling. Some common reasons your partner may be resistant include: investment in time and finances, worry about being blamed by you or...

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How to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work
Dr. Terri Orbuch

Dr. Terri Orbuch

I’ve worked with a number of couples in which one person had to relocate to take a job they couldn’t find locally. In other cases, couples met online and weren’t in a position to move in together. Marcia and Harvey came to me in a situation similar to the first example. When Harvey's company was acquired, he lost his job. Then he was offered a lucrative job of his dreams in Seattle. After weeks of discussion, they...

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125.
Dr. Karen Ruskin & Associates Help Solve Personal Challenges & Save Marriages Through Insightful Consultations
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Since 1993, relationship specialist and therapist Dr. Karen Ruskin has helped thousands of singles and couples resolve conflicts, enhance partnerships and marriages, and make significant gains in their lives overall. With passion, professionalism, humor, and a strong team of experts, Karen uses her private counseling practice, blog posts, and workshops to show people how to develop real solutions...

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Backed by 35+ Years of Clinical Experience, Relationship Therapist Rick Brown Gives Couples a Safe Space to Reconnect
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Relationship troubles often cut deep. It's not just about the dishes, the clutter, or the offhand remark -- it's about the underlying insecurities that fuel conflict and hinder connection. Many couples struggle to deal with emotionally charged issues because no one taught them how to meet a partner's deep-seated needs and de-escalate an argument. Armed with empathy and decades of knowledge,...

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Love at First Fight™ — Bruce Muzik Teaches Couples How to Fix Their Relationships & Resolve Emotional Conflicts
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Trained relationship repair expert Bruce Muzik Bruce Muzik gives couples the tools to stop fighting and start connecting with one another. Because Bruce has been studying relationships for over 20 years, he can get to the heart of the issues between couples and recommend proactive and lasting solutions. On his website, LoveAtFirstFight.com, he provides comprehensive resources for couples, including...

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128.
Consum-mate — Pointed and Effective Relationship Help and Advice for Singles and Couples From Renowned Psychotherapist and Coach Toni Coleman
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Toni Coleman had built a thriving couples and family therapy practice by 2002 when she realized that many of her clients were hyper-focused on mending relationships. This sparked the idea to start Consum-mate.com, a site where people can learn how to cultivate and repair their bonds with others. Ever since, thousands of singles and couples have turned to Consum-mate's vast resources (including...

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129.
Human Connection Specialist Mark Groves Teaches Relational Wellness & Leads People Down a Path to Happier, Healthier Lives
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Relationship expert Mark Groves believes great relationships don't happen by accident; they happen by choice. He has made it his life's mission to help people make the choices and learn the skills that will lead to a lifetime of health and happiness. With a research-based approach to dating, Mark empowers people from all walks of life to take responsible steps toward living well. His passion and...

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Since 1992, Relationship Coach Kathy Dawson Has Given Couples the Tools to Strengthen Their Connections
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: No one is born knowing how to form good relationships; it's a learned skill you have to work at to get right. You can take deliberate steps to increase your dating prowess by consulting with a professional relationship coach. Kathy Dawson, aka Kathy the Coach, teaches singles and couples to develop healthy relationship skills and help their romances last. Based in Northeast Ohio, this supportive...

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How to Be a Good Boyfriend (A Relationship Coach’s 6 Tips)
Hunt Ethridge

Hunt Ethridge

For the most part, girls have a higher dating IQ than do guys. Dating IQ is basically knowing how to date, what to do, what NOT to do, how to be a good girlfriend, etc. Women are usually more communicative, so they talk and share with each other. Dozens of teen and women’s magazines, and television programs, such as Oprah, Lifetime Network, “The View,” and many more, provide women with relationship advice. This...

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18 Good Online Dating Questions to Ask Girls & Guys
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

My last boyfriend was a solid conversationalist. He noticed details, remembered names, and never seemed at a loss for words. Once he asked me, "What do you like best about me?" And I thought for a moment before answering, "You ask good questions." He thought I was joking, but I was completely sincere. Asking an original or thoughtful question is an attractive quality to daters, especially online daters who quickly...

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Dr. Jane Greer’s Insightful Therapy Sessions, Radio Shows & Self-Help Books Teach Vital Relationship Skills
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Marriage and Family Therapist Dr. Jane Greer lends her invaluable expertise on love and intimacy to singles and couples of all ages. With a hands-on approach to therapy, Jane gives her patients the means to recognize their flaws, take control of their relationships, and fix any unhealthy issues in the long-term. In addition to her private practice, Jane disseminates proactive relationship advice...

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134.
How to Be a Good Girlfriend: 6 Expert Tips
Mike Goldstein

Mike Goldstein

If you're like a lot of people, you probably want to be the best at everything you do. Being a girlfriend is no different. You want to be the best girlfriend on the planet. Well, you came to the right place because I am going to teach you how to accomplish that. This is not going to be a fluff piece telling you to give more blow jobs -- this is going to be an in-depth article with tangible, actionable items you can...

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Relationship Reality 312 Offers Balanced & Practical Advice From Seasoned Therapists
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Based in Chicago, Relationship Reality 312 provides effective therapy to help singles and couples navigate dating, relationships, and infidelity. The agency's therapists make your relationship happiness their mission. The team's professional guidance is available via individual or couples therapy sessions and dating or relationship coaching. You can also attend a group workshop geared toward...

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Relationship Coach Larry James Has 20+ Years of Experience Guiding Singles & Couples to Love
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Over the past 21 years, relationship coach Larry James has established a reputation as an authority on love with heartfelt advice about dating, relationships, and marriage. The published author and ordained minister shares his insights on love through a variety of mediums. His first book, "How to Really Love the One You're With," endorses positive strategies to connect with someone in deep and...

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Online Dating Etiquette: 11 Rules for Emailing, Texting & Calling
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Remember that scene in "The Princess Diaries" when Mia's grandmother, Clarisse Renaldi, the queen of Genovia, gives her etiquette lessons? These included things like not slouching at the dinner table, walking with your head high and your shoulders back, crossing your legs at the ankles instead of the knees, and not waving frantically with your hand. Mia struggled at first, but she finally got her groove and proved...

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Instilling Leadership & Communication: Toastmasters™ Programs Can Boost Your Confidence in the Dating World
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The Short Version: Confidence is key on a first date. How you carry yourself says a lot about who you are, and daters pick up on subtle cues, like body language, when choosing a partner. Mumbled answers and avoiding eye contact won't win you many points with your date. Toastmasters International is an organization dedicated to developing public speaking and leadership in their membership of over 345,000 people...

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6 Best Places to Find Gay Couples Counseling (Plus an Expert’s Top Tips)
Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

If you're a gay couple who is experiencing relationship distress or seeking enrichment for your partnership, then couples counseling can be a fantastic venue to explore to strengthen your bond, resolve relational issues, and promote greater love and commitment. Once taboo, the stigma associated with counseling has, thankfully, begun to decline in recent decades, and it can even be considered trendy to have a...

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From First Message to First Date: Explore Wordnik’s Online Dictionary to Communicate What’s In Your Heart
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Words matter. The right word can bring people together, just as the wrong word can tear them apart. What you say (and how you say it) can tell someone a lot about who you are. So, to make sure you're putting your best word forward on a date, you can use Wordnik, an online compendium of over 8 million words in the English language. This interactive dictionary is the largest collection of words in...

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Wordsmith: The #1 Vocabulary-Building Tool to Easily Improve Your Communication Skills & Dating Life
Adam West

Adam West

The Short Version: When it comes to online dating, you can’t afford to turn away potential dates by sending the wrong message in your profile. Studies suggest strong vocabulary and grammar are equally as important to women as the quality of a man’s teeth. Improving your vocabulary through Wordsmith and their A.Word.A.Day daily emails can go far in impressing potential love interests. Even if your enhanced lexicon...

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142.
A Comprehensive Guide to Couples Counseling
Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

Relationships and marriage bring enjoyment, companionship, and contentment to our lives, but they also take hard work and dedication. While all couples naturally endure inevitable challenges, and all relationships require attention and nurture, sometimes relationships go off course, creating detachment, anger, and hurt over time. Conflict can be constructive if you are able to move toward resolution together, but...

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Lesbian Relationship Goals (6 Quick Tips)
Barb Elgin

Barb Elgin

In my 25+ years of working as a psychotherapist, I’ve talked with hundreds of singles and couples (both gay and straight) about their love lives, spending thousands of hours helping them figure out their romantic challenges. I’ve trained with some of the leading dating experts in the U.S., and I've spent the greater part of my adulthood in loving relationships, along with some healthy alone time for self-growth and...

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144.
Fighting in a Relationship: You’re Doing It Wrong & Other Lessons From “The Heart of the Fight”
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Why do couples fight? Despite sincerely loving and caring for each other, people in committed relationships will disagree, argue, and fight. But that doesn’t mean the relationship has to end, according to the authors of “The Heart of the Fight: A Couple’s Guide to 15 Common Fights, What They Really Mean & How They Can Bring You Closer." "The Heart of the Fight" teaches couples how to argue in healthy,...

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15 Questions You Should NEVER, EVER Ask a Woman
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

When you're getting to know a woman, you may be tempted to ask her all sorts of things. However, these are questions you should steer clear of unless the answer you're looking for is a slap to the face. 15. How old are you? Old enough to know you don't ask people that. 14. Do you believe in God? Do you believe in tact? 13. Are you wearing underwear? That's for me to know and you to never find out. 12. How much do you...

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3 Ways to Handle a Suffocating Boyfriend
Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

Smothering and suffocation easily destroy love, whereas healthy boundaries and a balance of individuality and togetherness expand love. Happy relationships require both partners to have adequate breathing room, time apart, autonomy and separate interests with the understanding that being glued to each other does not equal a lasting and fulfilling relationship. In fact, couples in which each partner has a solid...

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147.
Casual BDSM: 6 Ways to Do It Right
Julian Wolf

Julian Wolf

BDSM doesn't have to be formal, play doesn't have to be within the confines of a serious relationship, and there is nothing wrong with being a "weekend warrior." Casual BDSM, much like casual sex, can be satisfying and fun when done right. There are two major types of play dynamics: egalitarian and non-egalitarian. Casual play can fall into either category, as everything is negotiable. 1. No one has to "be the...

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Why is She Ignoring Me?
Randy Mitchell

Randy Mitchell

Let’s say you began seeing someone and things are firing on all cylinders. You’re talking, texting, emailing and even Skyping. Then things severely slow down. What was once a daily call now switches to every other day, then once a week, then zip. What could be the reasons? Let’s take a look: 1. The Chemistry Has Fizzled It happens to everyone. One minute you have that crazy attraction, and the next she says she’s...

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Tips for Teens About Healthy Relationships
Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

Adolescence and young adulthood are opportunities to get to know yourself, explore who you are, try on different identities and develop your interests. While it is common to date, it might feel tricky to determine if your romantic relationships are healthy, unhealthy or somewhere in between. You are not supposed to have all of the answers about relationships, but you can begin to learn what works for you through...

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Why Does He Only Text Between Dates?
Joshua Pompey

Joshua Pompey

This reader question came to us from Mel in Minnesota: "I met this guy online, and we have been on three dates so far. He doesn't converse with me in between dates. He only texts to set up the date. When we are together, there's chemistry, but I'm not sure if he's REALLY interested. We have only kissed. Is he interested or passing time until he finds someone better?" A common dilemma most women face Many women go on...

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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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