Romantic Listening Skills

Communication and listening are two of the biggest components of how to have a functioning relationship, whether that relationship is romantic or not. “Active listening means, as its name suggests, active listening. That is fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively ‘hearing’ the message of the speaker” (Active listening, 2018). This skill can be mastered by practicing these skills and being more aware of your normal listening habits. Communication can be defined as a process by which we use signs, symbols, and behaviors to exchange information and create meaning. By using your listening skills during any sort of communication you have, you will begin to have a better understanding of what the message is trying to …show more content…
Communication involves more than just words and goes into a more deeper meaning for most couples. “Communication involves connecting by sharing information or resources, seeking support or comfort, forming alliances, conveying emotion, or effecting some change in their environment. The connection that is established via communication does not have to be purposeful as long as one party understands some meaning from the other” (Wiley, 2006). It is important that we learn these emotional communication skills both verbal and nonverbal so that we can have better romantic relationships and even other relationships in our lives. Studies have shown that both men and women involved in romantic relationships decided that the emotional relationship they had established with their partner determined on if they had a good relationship or not. “A positive emotional connection includes “having a partner who really talks to you, is a good listener, is a good friend, likes and appreciates you as a person, and does his or her share to make the relationship work”. Communication between intimate partners is more than words – it involves establishing an emotional connection” (Wiley, 2006). All of these qualities make up a good romantic partner and an effective communicator. Even if arguments occur in your relationship, which is inevitable, taking the proper steps like facing the problem head on and keeping the communication responses positive will help solve the problem. Although most people think that communication is mostly face to face, with the updates of technology, the use of media in recent years has skyrocketed through things like texting, social media, etc. making it more of a convenience for us to communicate in our relationships. “Social networking sites serve as both a source of information and a