Nadyne Busichio,LPC

Even if everything seems completely right, anxiety can creep up on us and interfere with our relationships.

This certainly doesn’t look the same for everyone, but sometimes, the tasks can become so overwhelming it could increase your anxiety.

When we’re sleep deprived, overwhelmed and busy with work schedules our first instinct could be to point the finger at your partner which comes across as a criticism and an attack.

This can begin to cause partners to feel like they are no longer on the same team and more like adversaries. When you no longer feel understood, you begin to feel like strangers.

It’s important to communicate with your partner and let them know what triggers you and what your boundaries are. When you are clear on your needs and what the request is, you are creating a partnership and the message is that you are on the same team.

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Have you ever gotten so mad at your partner that you start arguing with them as soon as you see them?

It can certainly be difficult at times to keep your emotions in check. I know I’m guilty of it.

But according to Dr. John Gottman, a conversation will end the same way it begins.

By using these steps to communicate during a conflict, we are more effectively able to communicate our needs.

This helps them see where you are coming from and prevents them from going on the defensive and wanting to attack back. Ultimately leading to a more productive conversation.

When you use this approach, you come across as less critical, your partner’s more likely to be more receptive to your concerns and needs, and to top it off, your relationship is much more likely to be stable and happy.