The Importance of Communication in Marriage
Let me guess. This has probably happened to you before: you and your spouse aren’t talking? You both got into a fight and you decided to give the silent treatment. At some point or another couples have run into issues where communication just isn’t working. Read more to learn the importance of communication in marriage.
Communication In Marriage
A healthy marriage is about communication. An open exchange of emotions, feelings, and desires paves the way to a successful marriage. Likewise, poor communication leads to dissatisfaction which can lead to divorce. There’s a reason why 1 in every 2 marriages ends in divorce. One of the leading factors, unfortunately, is… poor communication.
What Happens When Communication Breaks Down
When communication breaks down between a couple, a number of things can happen:
Poor communication can lead to:
- Frustration
- Mistrust
- Tension
- Defensiveness
- Conflict
Once trust is out of the equation, larger issues can ensue. Let’s say your husband calls and you don’t pick up. He may start jumping to conclusions as to why you didn’t pick up, when in fact you were just out shopping and forgot your phone in the car. Little situations like these could become bigger, and graver.
The best way to resolve developing conflict is to determine how you aren’t communicating. Admitting that there is an issue with communication is the first step to accepting and resolving the problem. Even if you are talking all the time, there could still be an underlying barrier that needs to be addressed.
How to Resolve Communication Issues
One of the single most important ways in which you can reopen the channels of communication is with the help of a third-party intervention. This could come in the form of a marriage coach.
Dr. Angela Jones is a marriage coach who will provide you with the resources you need to open the lines of communication and get through to your spouse. She will provide you with a quantitative assessment that will assist in the identification of core strengths and growth areas in your relationship.
How to Find a Marriage Counselor
Finding the right marriage counselor or coach can be a very challenging task. It takes a lot of courage to share some of the most sensitive details of one’s personal life with a total stranger. That’s why it’s so important to choose someone that you can trust and feel comfortable with.
These are some of the crucial factors that should help you understand how to choose the right fit for a marriage counselor/coach in order to improve your relationship:
- Ensure that the marriage counselor has the right license and credentials
- Review the counselor’s recommendations and referrals
- Look for a marriage counselor that’s accessible and local
- Research whether the counselor shares the same values (their opinion on divorce etc.)
- Reach out to the counselor, ask them questions, and evaluate whether their strategies meet your needs and expectations
Now that you know how to find a counselor, here are some details about healing your marriage with The Mariage Healer.
About The Marriage Healer
As the go-to marriage healer in Orlando Florida, Dr. Angela Jones offers a wide range of services dedicated to solving your marriage concerns, including concerns about communication, sex life, and finances.
With years of experience, Dr. Angela Jones has been the premier couples counselor in Orlando, offering services for relieving stress and frustrations from the family by helping people tackle their relationship issues head-on.
No matter your concern, Dr. Angela Jones can help you resolve your issues. Schedule your appointment today. Call our office at (407) 602-3377. You can also fill out our contact form here.
