The Keys to Better Communication and Trust in Marriage l Tips for a Happy Marriage l How to Trust and Communicate in a Relationship l Ways to Talk to a Spouse

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The stats show that an estimated 50 percent of marriages fail. One reason is that marriage is a ton of work, and there is a lack of communication and trust. Marriage needs to be one of compromise, sacrifice, forgiveness, and understanding. However, love can't thrive in a vacuum, and people coming into the relationship might have baggage, which could cause conflict. This includes emotional baggage like having bad relationships in the past, false beliefs of how relationships need to be, or expecting perfection in marriage. However, people communicate differently and their skills might be at different levels when they enter a marriage. One person might be more open and the other person might stuff their feelings until they rupture in anger. Communication is a vital key in a healthy relationship, and its partner is trust. When these are absent, things begin to break down and fall apart. If you want more trust and communication in your marriage, here are 4 ways to get started.

Do Not Lie

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Lying never gets people anywhere in business, life, or relationships. Eventually, the cracks will widen, and the truth will come out. You have heard that one lie breeds another lie? If you don’t want to cover yourself, be transparent with your spouse—even if you are fearful of the reaction. Be vulnerable with your partner regardless if it leads to embarrassment. If you can't trust them, who can you trust? Like with anything, the more you practice, the easier it will be for you to trust and communicate more freely. Put yourself in their shoes, you would not want them to lie to you. It is important that both are committed in being honest with each other. It is the pillar of any healthy relationship.

Show Compassion

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Show compassion and interest in the person you married. If this has faded over time, remember the moments that you were emotionally connected, and bonded. It is very easy to become self-absorbed and to forget that you are in a relationship. Maybe communication was not a chore and it came easier years earlier, but not currently. Resolve to show compassion and express love if they agree with you or not. Sometimes we just need to slow down and reconnect with each other to communicate better. This could take down the walls that have been mounting up over time. Try a new hobby as a team, go on a date, or read old love letters together. Like with anything else, it may take time for you both to bond again. But your marriage will be stronger for it.

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