Communication in Relationships: Active Listening vs. Interpreting

Communication Skills: Active Listening vs. Interpreting What Someone Says
Many people do not communicate well because they do not listen well. Active listening means hearing and acknowledging what someone says. Listening impatiently while waiting to speak is not listening. Interpreting what someone says is not listening.
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Dating, Relationships, Communication: Avoid Questioning Each Other

Communication, Dating and Relationships; The Dangers of Subjective, Rhetorical Questioning
Dating is like sailing a boat: it's lots of fun when skies are clear, but darn near impossible when storms brew. In order to avoid relationship storms, it's important to keep communication clear. Questioning each other breaks down communication.
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Dating, Relationships, Communication: When to Bite Your Tongue

Communication, Dating and Relationships: Knowing when to Bite Your Tongue
Dating is like laying out in the sun. The warmth is nice if you can avoid getting burned. This series helps to identify potential communication problems and improve relationships. Today's topic: knowing when to bite your tongue.
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Dating, Relationships, Communication: When to Give and Advice and When to Just Listen

Communication, Dating and Relationship Issues: When to Give Advice and when Not to Give Advice
Dating is like roller-blading; a smooth road is nice, but a few obstacles along the way help you learn how to navigate. Today's communication, dating and relationship advice; listen well, speak occasionally and give advice frugally.
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Dating, Relationships and Communication: Playing the 'Devil's Advocate'

Communication, Dating and Relationships: Dangers of Playing the 'Devil's Advocate'
There are some communications pitfalls into which it is easy to tumble into, in dating and relationships. One of the red flag danger zones in communication is that of playing the 'devil's advocate' when your partner is sharing. Take his part in debates.
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