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Arguably all relationship problems are created or exacerbated by poor communication. In some cases, we simply don't know how to communicate properly. At other times, we are just blissfully ignorant or unwilling to communicate properly.

Communication problems occur all too regularly. With familiarity, effective communication faces even greater obstacles. For example, you may take your partner for granted or avoid touchy topics. The reality is that relationships face additional or deeper communication problems.

Misunderstanding

This could apply to all communication. In relationships, this is an even worse problem. When communicating with a loved one, expectations are a lot higher. Once your attempts at communicating are not properly received on a consistent basis, you start to feel misunderstood holistically. If you are not understood by a miscellaneous person, it's relatively easier to brush it off. When dealing with a significant other, it's less easy to do this. That can lead to withdrawal or complete avoidance of sharing eventually.

Superficial communication

"Small talk" is a necessary component of our ability to communicate. It enables us to communicate with strangers or talk when there isn't anything fundamental to talk about. In a relationship, it remains very important. However, if the only way that you communicate with your partner is by talking about non-issues all the time, your relationship will feel hollow.

We know that communication in general is more than speaking. It includes sharing. The perspective of communication as sharing is merely emphasised in relationships. You simply have to share your thoughts, your feelings and your desires in an effective way.

Poor conflict resolution techniques

Very few of us have the strength or the willingness to deal with issues that give rise to negative emotions. Some of us do not claim our own power in communication or just don't know how. We may say that the other person "made me feel" a certain way. By believing that, we fail to acknowledge that while our moods and feelings can be influenced by others, we are ultimately in charge of how we feel.

Conflict is a part of life, arising from the fact that we have different perspectives. If we do not manage conflict properly- by resolving them with dialogue- we breed resentment and hostility. Most of us avoid communicating after conflicts when we should be doing the opposite. Even then, some optimists would wait for time to heal, allowing issues to fester.

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