Monday 19 March 2012

Article #1 – Communicate and Understand



100 Ways To Make Sure Your Man Will Never Leave You
René Delain – Relationship Coach

Series published fortnightly at http://www.greenborders.co.uk/archive.html

# 1 – Communicate and Understand

‘When a partner doesn’t take responsibility for the outcome of their communication, it can lead to one of the main causes of break-up’. 






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One way to attract and be with a great man, in order to build a satisfying relationship is to learn the art of communication.  Being able to relate to and talk with your man in a way that will enable him to feel fulfilled and understood, will create success in the long run for both of you.  It will also allow you to express your desires and needs comfortably.  This in turn, empowers both of you to tailor the way you wish the relationship to progress. 
                                                                                                              
Listen to him

When he is talking to you, give him your full attention in order to make sure you understand what he is actually saying.  If you are unable to give him your full attention at that time tell him so, but also offer a more convenient time to discuss the matter whether it is in 2 minutes or 2 days.  When you do listen, but don’t understand his slang/language/code, speak up and request that he rephrase his statement.  He will appreciate that you are informing him that you really are paying attention to him


Talk to him          

Most women have a way of communicating in code language and often expect a man to understand what they are saying or even when they don’t speak, to ‘mindread’.  Be as clear and brief in your statements as you can be and confidently specify your intention or ask for your needs to be met.  Quite often men will see a woman’s communication as a request to solve a problem, as their mind style is very goal orientated.  Check with him that he understood your meaning, i.e. what you were saying, as opposed to you repeating the same words over and over again which is likely to irritate him.

Body language

Without saying a word your expression and body language can say a thousands words, and this is an area where most men and women differ.  Just because he didn’t acknowledge you with a nod or a smile or verbal cue doesn’t mean he didn’t hear you.  Body language for men is very ‘black and white’ and can be interpreted as ‘emotionless’, however with a little effort you can soon learn to read whether he is happy, sad, angry, or just want to be left alone.  Recognise the cues and don’t overanalyse meaning because it isn’t wise to try and compare him to how your female companions express themselves. He is a man.


Negotiate Being Understood

It can be so frustrating for couples who miscommunicate what the other one is verbalising or expressing.  Generally to females a statement made may have many totally different meanings, whereas whatever your man says is more often than not, exactly what he means. 

If it is an important matter that needs to be discussed, prepare yourself, relax and be calm without distractions aroundWhen you are giving him your attention refrain from giving orders and telling him what to do as it is likely to have a negative effect, diminishing his masculinity.  Encourage him to speak with no interruptions from yourself.

It can take a lot of practice to master good communication but the more you practice the better you get.  Happy Talking.


Next article arriving in a fortnight is ‘#2 – Play Together, Be Together’


Rene Delain, Relationship Coach has created a serious of articles titled ‘100 Ways To Make Sure Your Man Will Never Leave You’.  Published fortnightly.  You can find her on Facebook: Relationship Coach - Rene Delain https://www.facebook.com/datingandrelationshipminefield and Twitter: @ReneDelain https://twitter.com/#!/ReneDelain.