39 “Better Communication Is The Key to Wedded Bliss”
“Couples can definitely learn and practice good communication skills, especially when they feel close, secure, and generally happy in the relationship,” Baechle says. “However, research shows that these skills do not work when couples are in distress and arguing. These ‘skills’ simply do not last because we are creatures of habit, so we quickly lapse back into our old negative patterns when things go south.”