Communication
is the key to a healthy relationship. However, many people aren’t
certain what they should be communicating about. Spend time talking
about a variety of topics to grow together as a couple and to prevent
your relationship from becoming stale.
1. Your Daily Activities
All
of your conversations don’t have to be earth shattering. Spend time
talking about your day-to-day activities. Discuss what time you woke up,
what you ate for lunch, or what you discussed with a co-worker and help
your partner understand what happens when you’re apart.
2. Money
Talk
about your budget. Discuss your saving and spending habits. If you
combine your finances, set some financial goals and discuss strategies
to help you reach those goals.
3. Places You Want to Explore
Start
a conversation about the places you’d like to visit. Whether you want
to travel to your grandmother’s house or you want to go on a cruise
around the world, a discussion about travel can spark a lot of new
conversation.
4. Emotional Growth
Share some information
about your emotional growth. If you notice you’ve become wiser, less
reactive, or more compassionate, share that with your partner. Point out
the emotional growth you see in your partner as well.
5. Individual Goals
It’s
healthy to have individual goals. Whether you want to lose weight,
learn how to prepare Chinese food, or learn how to line dance, set some
goals for yourself and discuss those goals with your partner.
6. Spiritual Beliefs
Start
conversations about your spiritual beliefs. Be willing to listen to
your partner’s beliefs and be open to talking about the similarities and
differences in your beliefs.
7. What You’re Watching on TV
Although
watching TV isn’t an active way to grow together as a couple,
discussing what you’re watching can help you learn something new about
one another.
8. Politics
You don’t have to agree on
politics in order to have a discussion about it. You can learn a lot
about your partner if you have a conversation about politics. Any
healthy relationship should allow each partner to feel respected enough
to share an opinion, even if it opposes the other partner’s opinion.
9. Goals to Address as a Couple
Discuss
the goals you want to reach together as a couple. All healthy
relationships should include shared goals for the future. Whether your
goal is to volunteer at a homeless shelter together or save enough money
for a new car, working together to reach your goal can help you stay
close as a couple.
10. Your Past
Your partner doesn’t need
to know every skeleton in your closet. However, sharing information
about your past can be very helpful. Talk about your childhood, past
experiences, or obstacles you’ve overcome. You can also share how much
you’ve learned and changed over the years.
11. Your Values
It’s
important to share your values with one another. Talk about your
priorities in life. It’s important for your partner to know how you feel
about work, family, education, friends, and leisure time. Let your
partner know what types of things you value the most and what changes
you may want to make to ensure that you’re living according to your
values.
12. Your Dreams
Daydreaming together can be a
great activity in any healthy relationship. Discuss dreams you had as a
child, dreams you’ve let go, and dreams you still hold onto.
13. Your Feelings
Of
course, talking about your feelings is an important part of
communication. Be willing to share your joys and sorrows with your
partner. Also, be willing to talk about what makes you feel angry, when
you’re disappointment, and when you feel embarrassed or hurt.
14. Family
Whether
you’ve got a close relationship with your family or not, talking about
family can be important. It can give your partner an inside look at what
type of childhood you had as well as what type of relationship you have
with your family members. Discuss how you want your family to be
different from your family of origin, as well as which aspects you want
to replicate.
15. Your Relationship
Discuss the aspects of
your relationship that are working well and make sure to also discuss
problematic areas. Talking openly about your relationship can ensure your relationship stays fresh and exciting.
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