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*This blog post on how to communicate proactively with your partner was originally written and posted for Bayview Therapy. Read the full article here.

What does proactive communication mean?

Communication is key in any healthy relationship. Instead of waiting for a problem to arise in your relationship or for something to go wrong to start a conversation, establish an open channel of communication. This includes active listening, expressing yourself and your needs, and encouraging your partner to express themselves. This fosters an environment where both of you feel heard and respected, leading to less drama!

There are three ways to communicate proactively in your relationship:

1. Establish Clear Boundaries

2. Listen Actively

3. Ask Questions & Encourage Open Dialogue

Click here to learn more about how to establish proactive communication. This will help you have more meaningful conversations and lead to a more positive, loving relationship where you can overcome future disagreements in a healthy way.

If you are looking to strengthen and deepen your relationship, contact me for your free consultation. I offer couples counseling online across the state of Florida via secure telehealth and in person in Coral Springs and Fort Lauderdale.

I often hear about men and women not getting what they need or expect in their relationships. People say things like, “We never have sex anymore,” or “You used to make so much more of an effort when planning date night”. It’s common for men and women to get complacent in relationships. It’s easy to stop doing the things that initially created attraction and connection. When a relationship is new, it’s easy to tune into the good things about our partner and to be the best version of ourselves.

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It’s important to consistently do things in our relationship that demonstrate care, investment, trust, and commitment. Successful relationships and how we perceive our partners are based on a series of gestures both big and small. You might be surprised to know that it doesn’t take grand gestures to maintain lasting connection. When I work with couples, I help them to make small changes, which done often enough will make a lasting impact. Couples who do small things often and repair conflicts as they arise will create a path towards a more intimate and satisfying relationship.

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