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Any recommendations for maintaining empathetic and healthy communication with your partner?

Cristina Callao
Cristina Callao
Psychologist, sexologist and couples therapist

To maintain healthy and empathetic communication in a relationship, it is necessary to focus on techniques that promote mutual understanding:

  • Active listening : pay attention to what your partner says without interrupting, making sure you understand their perspective before responding.
  • Use of "I" statements : Instead of accusing, use phrases like "I feel..." to express how situations affect you.
  • Emotional validation : Let your partner know that you understand and validate their emotions, even if you don't agree with everything.
  • Time to talk : set specific times to talk about important issues and prevent misunderstandings from building up.
  • Avoid assumptions : ask when you have doubts, instead of assuming what the other person is thinking or feeling.
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Cristina Callao
Cristina Callao
Psychologist, sexologist and couples therapist