midwest neurotica

I’ve learned a lot in the past two years about relationships, connection and closeness. I’ve been hurt and cherished. I’ve cried and laughed. Along the way I discovered that growing together in a relationship is not rocket science. Beautiful relationships really only take 3 ingredients - 2 willing participants and 1 healthy dose of communication. There is a beautiful simplicity to that idea, so then why can it seem so hard?

So many books are written on how to build and improve relationships, including better communication. But I don’t think its as complicated as the ‘love docs’ make it out to be. To achieve healthy, daily communication that is effective and loving - just listen. We are often caught up in trying to make our point that we fail to hear ourselves or the other person. Stop talking, be patient and listen to your partner. Think Simple Now shares a simple method for developing your listening ear.

• How to Build Intimacy in Any Relationships