Choose Your Words Wisely
Choose Your Words Wisely
It goes without saying that it is important to use the best words that you can. This is one of the easiest ways that you can make sure that you give your long distance relationship a chance.
How do you choose your words wisely? Well, you should try to think before you speak. It seems pretty simple but in reality it is a lot harder than you think. If you are prone to saying things that you do not mean, here are some tips that you can use to make sure that you choose your words wisely.
Let Others Go First: Sometimes you can focus so much on what you want to say that you forget to include the other person in the discussion. Lettings your significant other go first gives you the opportunity to address his or her concerns.
Paraphrase: Communication is not always about the words that are said. Even if you choose your words wisely, you can still make mistakes. When you are spaking emphasize the important points. Don’t go overboard, but if you focus on a few things, you have a better chance of communicating better.