10 ways to improve communication in relationships

Healthy relationships don’t look the same for everyone since people have different needs. Our specific needs around communication, sex, affection, space, shared hobbies or values, and so on may change throughout life.

So, a relationship that works in our 20s may be nothing like the relationship we want in our 30s.

In short, “healthy relationship” is a broad term because what makes a relationship thrive depends on the needs of the people in it.

1. Respect for privacy and space. We don’t have to be with our partner 24/7.
2. Our partner encourages us to spend time with friends without them, and to participate in activities that we enjoy.
3. We feel comfortable expressing our opinions and concerns to our partner.
4. Our feel physically safe and our partner doesn’t force us to have sex or to do things that make we feel uncomfortable.
5. Our partner respects our wishes and feelings and we can compromise and negotiate when there are disagreements or conflicts.