Opening Up: The Secrets Of An Honest Relationship

By Lily St. Thomas

Being able to communicate openly is the key to a lasting and happy relationship. But in so many cases it is difficult or even impossible to persuade a man to talk about their feelings, fears and needs. For women this seems very easy to do but men are a different story. If you have this problem and are unable to get the information you need from your partner, it's possible you need to try some new ideas.

Choose when to approach

It's best to approach when you are already engaged in conversation instead of interrupting something else that is going on. Mostly, conversations happen during a meal, in bed or while you are doing something together. These are great opportunities to get him to open up.

Be sensitive

Make sure to see what state of mind your partner is in. If he has just returned from a long day and needs to relax than it would probably not be the best time to press him to open up.

Provide a personal example

If you are able to talk about topics that are very personal to you, it will help your partner see that it's not that bad and perhaps inspire him to act in a similar fashion. Share with him your private desires and fears and soon enough he is likely to share his with you.

Don't look back

It's important that you don't keep bringing on past events when you talk about your own feelings. Talk more about how you've changed and how the past is behind you. Men love to move forward and don't enjoy revisiting old topics that they thought were already behind you.

Try not to judge

If your man is finally opening up, allow him to say whatever he feels. If he's got what you'd call a "wacky idea," try to avoid picking it apart. A lot of people, especially men, have "big dreams" that they probably know are just that: dreams...like learning how to fly or living in another country. In reality, there's no harm in dreaming.

Be there to receive

You don't always need to put in your 2 cents when it comes to your partner opening up. Just make sure that you are fully present and avoid getting distracted. Let your partner express their ideas and thoughts and be there to listen and absorb.

Thank you so much for reading. I wish you all the best! - 31368

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