It's all in the talking

			It's all in the Talking
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	It's never to late to start talking to our partner!
It's hard to say what's on my mind!	Let each other know that they are appreciated, loved & valued. Give each other time and space to say what's on their mind. When your partner's talking, don't interrupt till they've finished.
How to improve communication with each other ....	Learn to accept your differences. Realise that you both will not always agree on an issue, but you can understand your partner better. Be open and honest, share your concerns. Listen carefully to your partner, keep your mind on what they're saying! It's important to let your partner know if they have done or said something to hurt you. Don't bottle things up, and then suddenly "lose your lolly". Make time each day, to "share your day, and say what's on your mind". Remember you can't be everything to your partner. You're not responsible for your partners happiness! Try and be spontaneous. Don't always be predictable!
When you cannot say it ...	If you find it difficult to say some things, it may be easier for you to write down what you are feeling and thinking. With practise talking will get easier. See your local Doctor if you have difficulties, who may refer you to a Counsellor.


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Couples Communication talk and listen	Easy to follow hints & other guidelines	7/10

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A root of communication problems of many couples is:
the unspoken expectations they have of each other.

After years of living together, expectations may change as life changes. It's important to talk about these changes and redefine your relationship, to meet the present expectations.

Many people don't feel safe enough to express pain and difficulties to their partner. Others avoid discussing important issues, because they fear they may lose some control.
Others feel threatened by differences of opinion.
But it's when we face and share these things,
talking, sharing and trusting gets easier!

Find a place and a time, where you can open up and talk;
so you can share what's going on inside of you;
that's part of being in a relationship.

Enjoy talking and being there with your partner!


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