Marriage made easy: Inspiring quotes on communication

Marriage is a funny thing. It’s like playing a game of tennis with your partner, except instead of hitting balls back and forth, you’re trying to communicate your thoughts and feelings in a way that won’t lead to an argument. But sometimes the ball just doesn’t go where you want it to, and before you know it, someone has thrown their racket across the court.

Fortunately,communication can be improved! Learning how to express yourself effectively and actively listen to your partner can not only enhance communication but also bring about some serious positive changes in your marriage. So here are some inspiring quotes on communication that’ll make marriage seem easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy!

What Is Communication?

Before diving into inspirational quotes about enhancing communication between partners, let us first understand what ‘communication’ means:

“Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J Meyer

Accordingly:

  • Communication involves speaking and listening.

  • Communicating effectively requires good intentionality of choice words.

Inspirational Quotes That Can Improve Your Marriage

Creating Understanding as You Talk

Misunderstanding during communications happens easily especially when talking over heated topics or ones for which perfect eye contact hasn’t been established adequately.
Robin Williams captures one such scenario;

“No matter what people tell you , words & ideas can change world”

You would probably think this quote applies more broadly than just marital issues but trust me; its relevance goes beyond any other concept that troubles marriages immensely.

Be Persistent During Communicating

Never give up! I repeat.Never give up on your efforts towards having successful conversations even if somedays they seem futile.Recognize that every day brings in unique circumstances hence we have no option but look forward positively inspired by Winston Churchill,

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”

Now, let’s sidestep to solid ways couples can enhance communication in their marriages.

Tips on Enhancing Communication

It’s a fact that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to this issue since communication challenges vary between individuals as well as cultural backgrounds. Nonetheless, here are some tips you may want to apply:

Start Conversations with Affirmative Lines

Start by acknowledging your partner’s presence politely let them know how much they mean to you.

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker

Active Listening Instead of Merely Hearing

It is possible for people who hear for granted without paying attention. Active listening involves being attentive and displaying patience enough while processing messages conveyed towards us.It requires us the art of holding back retorts or making judgements before truly understanding a partner perspective.

“The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when someone asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.” – Henry David Thoreau

Here’s taste on how Couples Don’t listen vs Ative Listeners act? Probably every couple might have found themselves at least once or twice across the below scenario;

Scenario Don’t Listen Mindset Active Listener Mindset
Reaction Making fun Emphatizing
Mood Frustration Patience

“Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity”- Roy Bennett

Communicate About Standard Boundaries

Sounds simple but always undervalued concept by many.Can be considered from emotional expression through all times.Arrangements such can clearly define unacceptable limits like physical violence,private space infringements,critical judgemental statements.

“Personal boundaries are the mental, emotional, and physical walls we create to protect ourselves”– Dana Gionta.

Watch the Tone

Ever found yourself saying sorry for words said rather than your offense? Apparently, it is not always the word choice but also whether we consistently use a certain voice tone with our partner. Avoid purely negative voice tones and even your apologies will sound genuine in cases of true mistakes made…or whatever apology-worthy incidence.

“It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it” – Anonymous

Rounding Up,

Parting Shot

In conclusion, having effective communication is vital to maintain happy long-lasting marriages. Beyond being open and respectful while listening to each other thoroughly as well as developing frankness when giving responses both verbally and nonverbally.Another important element involves learning from every step taken so that pretty soon enough we adapt tailor-made solutions suitable for our own unique traditions whether religious,cultural or familial backgrounds. Remember ‘if there’s a will there’s always way’ per Thomas Edison but hey…communication first, then success follows!

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