{"id":13221,"date":"2013-03-24T20:48:14","date_gmt":"2013-03-25T04:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=13221"},"modified":"2013-03-24T20:48:15","modified_gmt":"2013-03-25T04:48:15","slug":"3-communication-tips-for-improving-any-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/3-communication-tips-for-improving-any-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Communication Tips for Improving Any Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Good communication is imperative for the long-term success of any relationship. But what makes for effective communication?<\/p>\n

Consciousness is required for effective communication. The goal is being aware of the impact of your words by choosing them consciously, thoughtfully.<\/p>\n

The following communication tips are effective and recommended for maintaining the health of every<\/i> relationship, including your parents, children, siblings, significant other, roommates, bosses, friends, coworkers, and acquaintances.<\/p>\n

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  1. Be Impeccable With Your Word<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This is a measure of your integrity; of being honest, forthcoming, trustworthy, reliable, and honorable. Are these qualities you want to be known for? Do you want to be the kind of person people can count on? Do you want your “word” to count for something?<\/p>\n

    We all know that things happen that interfere with our responsibilities, plans and schedule. For some people, this happens more often than not. Speak from the reality of your life, schedule, obligations\/responsibilities and plans.<\/p>\n

    Be aware of your promises, explicit or implied. Don’t speak from your intentions, unless you state that explicitly.\u00a0 For example, if you say “I’ll try to do that today” you’re speaking from your intention, as opposed to saying “I will do that today” which implies a promise.<\/p>\n

    Using phrases like I will try<\/i>\u2026 I will do my best<\/i>\u2026 and It is my intention\u2026<\/i>will eliminate hard and fast expectations and promises.<\/p>\n

    Promises create expectations which when broken lead to disappointment, resentment and mistrust. These things aren’t easy to get over, especially if they happen regularly.<\/p>\n

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    1. Ask For What You Need<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      We all<\/i> have needs. Many times we need things from other people but don’t ask\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 because:<\/p>\n