Effective Communication for a healthy relationship

 Well, well, well… it turns out I am not the great communicator. I thought I was. That’s humbling. I’m really glad I read this book. It was an eye-opening experience and I definitely learned a lot. The author included subjects I had never considered. Reading this book definitely helped me grow as a person and a partner. As an aside, my favorite idea from this book is nostalgia night, when you talk about your first concert, first road trip, etc. It is the first thing we incorporated into our relationship from this book. We don’t have a specific night, but just made a decision to start revisiting old times more frequently, which for us also includes old family stories. It has been super fun and the laughter really connects us. 

-Amazon Customer-

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There are REAL strategies for identifying triggers and exploring together why you have the same, repeated arguments. The section on mapping your argument is such a great idea!
These 'Try This' sections are useful exercises to practice different things from responses or role-play infront of a mirror to awareness exercises. The 'Speak my Script' exercise really got me drawn in. There are also quizzes throughout, e.g., to find your communication style and you love languages.
This book has far too many good points to mention, it really is an amazing and effective guide to navigating your relationships. If you are tired of having the same arguments or want to do a relationship check up with your partner, this book will answer everything and more. All couples should have this book on their book shelf. 

-Miss G- 

United Kingdom

 As someone who has tried various communication techniques in relationships, I approached this book with a bit of skepticism. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the practical strategies and gentle guidance offered in this book. It's refreshing to see a healthy approach to communication that acknowledges the complexity of relationships without oversimplifying things. While I may not agree with every point made, I appreciate the overall message of creating emotional safety and deepening connection through effective communication. If you're looking to improve your communication skills in a relationship, this book provides a solid foundation to build upon. 

- Jonathan -

  The step-by-step tools for diffusing tension, creating emotional safety, and navigating difficult conversations felt refreshingly doable. I especially appreciated the sections on turning conflict into opportunities for closeness and building emotional intimacy through empathy. The reflection prompts and real-life examples make the material engaging and relatable, whether you’ve been together for a few years or decades.

-Elgin-

 Effective Communication for a Healthy Relationship is a wonderful read on conflict resolution and strengthening emotional connections in a partnership. It covers several topics such as determining you communication style, active listening, and intimacy just to name a few. I found the section on expressing needs and desires the most interesting because there can be so much hesitation to voice yours out of fear of how you might come off. I appreciate the references at the end of the book to support the author's advice as well. 

-Vegas2021-

 Straightforward tools, short scripts, and quick exercises make this one of the few communication books you can apply the same day. The de-escalation steps and “repair attempt” habits are especially helpful for stopping repeat misunderstandings and strengthening connection. The guidance is solid and actionable. Great for couples at any stage—and useful at work, too. 

- Marina -