Communication is the most important factor in any relationship. (Image: Shutterstock)
Communication is the most important factor in any relationship. Conflicts often happen due to misunderstandings or communication gaps.
Having occasional bickering, conflicts or disagreements with your partner is completely natural and healthy, but it can be harmful too. If not resolved in time, then these conflicts can be a significant source of stress.
Arguments in a relationship can occur due to various reasons like bad communication, childhood traumas, jealousy factors, trust issues or others, but how we approach and navigate them determines a relationship’s strength and compatibility. Here are some tips by which you can resolve your relationship conflicts:
- Communication is the key: Communication is the most important factor in any relationship. Conflicts often happen due to misunderstandings or communication gaps with your partner. Creating an environment where both partners feel comfortable expressing their feelings and thoughts without the fear of being judged can help you resolve your conflicts with your partner.
- Avoid Blame Game: Couples often blame each other for problems and issues which can even lead to major arguments or even worse. Avoid blaming games and criticising each other try to understand what your partner wants to say and focus on finding solutions together.
- Accept the Past: One of the most common reasons for having conflicts is due to childhood traumas. People who had traumatic experiences during their childhood days find it difficult to express themselves to their partners. If you’re with someone like this, it’s important to accept their past and find ways to make them feel safe and better.
- Have Reasonable Expectations: Having unrealistic expectations from your partner could also lead to major arguments. Depending on only one person to fulfil everything we want will only burden our relationship. In that case, having reasonable expectations from your partner which can be fulfilled easily is much better for both of you. Also, try to meet your needs on your own instead of depending on your partner.
- Be a Good Listener: Even if you don’t agree with your partner, try to listen first to what they want to convey. It’s vital to understand your partner’s perspective too.
- Seek Professional Help: If conflicts persist, seek professional help from a relationship expert or therapist who can help you and your partner get to the root of your problem and find ways to resolve them.
- Take a Break: Emotions run high during conflicts and can often lead to major arguments or worse like abuse. In such cases, take a break from your relationship and try to resolve the problem once you both are in the right state of mind.
