Sgt4succsess SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM Relationships: Emotional Distancing and Communication Emotional detachment is a symptom of deeper unresolved emotional and psychological issues. It goes beyond the inability to be present in the moment and the mindfulness that many self-help books and articles discuss. ADVERTISEMENT Emotional detachment makes our lives difficult. It affects our relationships with people. And it can have a particularly damaging effect on our romantic relationships and marriage. ADVERTISEMENT The causes of marital problems are often difficult to pinpoint, and most people have a hard time accepting that the problem might be them. It’s easier to place the blame on the other person. However, even if the problem is you, it doesn’t mean it’s your fault. Some things we have no control over, and quite often, we’re not even aware of them. ADVERTI

Sgt4succsess SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM The Importance of Listening in Relationships Couples often have difficulty in their relationships because they don't listen effectively. One or both partners may spend too much time talking and not enough time listening. ADVERTISEMENT It is important to express your feelings verbally, but it is equally important to listen. Couples also need to be able to listen effectively. ADVERTISEMENT What does it mean to listen effectively? Effective listening is listening completely and compassionately. People listen, but sometimes they only hear what they want to hear. This is referred to as selective hearing. People tone out what they don't want to hear. ADVERTISEMENT Couples need to listen to each other thoroughly. It is important to listen to the messages behind the words. People don't always say what they mean. Ther

Sgt4succsess SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM The Importance of Common Interests in a Relationship It's often said that opposites attract. This is certainly true when it comes to magnetic charges, but it's also sometimes the case with relationships. ADVERTISEMENT People with wildly different personalities, philosophies, and interests get together all the time. Dating someone who's different from you in some ways can be a positive – your partner might get you to try new hobbies or even change your outlook on life. ADVERTISEMENT However, there is a limit to the benefits differences can bring to a relationship. Having common interests is an important part of maintaining a healthy partnership. ADVERTISEMENT By taking part in activities that you both enjoy, you and your partner will be able to strengthen your bonds more easily than you would without those common

Sgt4succsess SMACIN GRACEFULL TEAM How to Defuse an Argument Every couple has arguments. It's a reality of intimate relationships that has existed for t housands of years, ever since human being s started to come up with words meant to hurt and insult each other. ADVERTISEMENT If you've had even one serious relationship, you've almost inevitably gotten into a few fights, and you know how bitter they can become. These fights do not necessarily have to be explosive, however. ADVERTISEMENT A minor disagreement between partners can easily turn into a huge spat because the attitudes and actions of each spur the other on. Here are a few tips that may help you and your partner avoid this kind of emotional escalation. ADVERTISEMENT 1) Take turns speaking and listening to each other Too many arguments get out of hand because each party continuou