Communication is everywhere, and it is part of our everyday life. We may even take others for granted without realizing it. Those who are closest and dear to us are the ones mostly affected. In recent studies, couples tried to say what they mean but without a genuine understanding of the conversation. While studies may discover communication is not as strong, society could be to blame for this misconception. The article, Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication, describes concerns for how couples interpret themselves. The paper will support ideas and focus on how to handle communication when misunderstood. It will also show how we can build our relationships and to make them healthier rather than unhealthy.
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According to Johnson, "Not all relationships are going to be perfect all the time" (Johnson, 2011, para.14). There are numerous ways to be productive in a healthy communication. One can make sure always to be open-minded and know when to seek help if it is something that cannot be handled by talking to two people. In looking back to my misunderstanding; I could have been more careful. Especially in assuming he would understand what I was going through. If there is something serious in our lives; we don 't do it over the phone we talk about face to face.
In conclusion, this paper talked about misunderstanding and taking each other for granted. We discussed how studies showed us how someone close to us was no different than a stranger. How one thinks they know the other. Plus we aren 't courteous of each other. Not to mention how busy we can get not realizing how it doesn 't help the relationship and cause significant misapprehensions. Lastly, it is best to practice healthy relationship habits while trying to help each other. Regardless if it is someone we know, or someone is close to
In "Close …show more content…
According to Johnson, "Not all relationships are going to be perfect all the time" (Johnson, 2011, para.14). There are numerous ways to be productive in a healthy communication. One can make sure always to be open-minded and know when to seek help if it is something that cannot be handled by talking to two people. In looking back to my misunderstanding; I could have been more careful. Especially in assuming he would understand what I was going through. If there is something serious in our lives; we don 't do it over the phone we talk about face to face.
In conclusion, this paper talked about misunderstanding and taking each other for granted. We discussed how studies showed us how someone close to us was no different than a stranger. How one thinks they know the other. Plus we aren 't courteous of each other. Not to mention how busy we can get not realizing how it doesn 't help the relationship and cause significant misapprehensions. Lastly, it is best to practice healthy relationship habits while trying to help each other. Regardless if it is someone we know, or someone is close to