Healthy relationships are work … hard work … always a work in progress, with so much we can both do to better ourselves to make our relationship more friendly and loving. I personally think it comes down to these 7 words – SAY WHAT YOU MEAN WITHOUT BEING MEAN. You can vent, oppose, disagree WITHOUT being mean about it, and still have your partners attention – they’re listening to your argument and soaking it all in. But once insults and name calling get thrown in the mix – NO ONE IS HEARING A WORD THE OTHER ONE IS SAYING.
So try it and let me know how it works out for you. Feel welcome to share any tips that work in your relationship as well.