RealTalkAJ

I’ll be discussing why communication is hard to initiate and maintain in most relationships.

Of course this is if you feel you’re on a different trajectory than the people you’re coming across.

Why Communication is hard to initiate and maintain in most Relationships

• fear of vulnerability
• differing communication styles
• unspoken expectations
• the tendency to avoid conflict
• past experiences
• lack of active listening
• not expressing needs clearly
• the inability to empathize fully with your partner and having it lead to misunderstandings or frustrations

Staying Confident Through Vulnerability

Part of the confidence factor here is having anticipation of what to expect after sharing your yourself.

I do well with this by having an expectation of an even better time that I’m spending with another person in the future.

A personal favorite is watching a movie.

That expectation factor isn’t exactly something I can teach but I’ll share my mindset in where I believe I’m a huge asset wherever I am.

Sometimes it takes having a big smile and continuing to move forward.

It’s important to show yourself love but try to take your mind off doing it in the moment because it will be a byproduct eventually.

If you need a concrete and measurable picture of things then I’d recommend what’s best is having an abundant mindset.

Tolerating different communication styles

Doing this requires accepting and adapting to various ways people express themselves.

Even when they differ from your preferred style.

Poor communication on what expectations are

there is a lack of clarity or inadequate explanation regarding what is expected from someone

Avoiding conflict whenever possible

When you have this trait it involves deliberately choosing to sidestep disagreements or tense situations.

Often you’re not voicing concerns and withdrawing from conversations.

Another thing to expect is changing the topic to prevent confrontation.

There’s a problem with avoiding these face offs though.

When we avoid conflict with those we continue to interact with it festers and grows.

Past experiences influencing relationships

Most of these ways we respond dates back to early childhood relationships with parents or even significant romantic partners.

Lacking skills to actively listen

someone is unable to fully focus on and understand what another person is saying

Not expressing needs clearly

failing to communicate your wants, desires, or requirements in a direct and understandable way

Being unable to empathize effectively

lacking the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

trouble connecting to other people’s circumstances

Final Thoughts

Dating might not be an issue at the front of your mind but improving in this area of life could be dependent on a tune up here.

I recommend you try Kendra G’s Singles Community!