The Role Of Communication In a Marriage

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The Role of Communication in Marriages In the article “Can We Talk? Researcher Talks about the Role of Communication in Marriages” by Nara Schoenberg, it says that “you can have a two-hour conversation and not talk about anything of substance or value or quality” (NARA SCHOENBERG. Houston Chronicle); I think it is very true. I have been married for 9 years now and I find it harder and harder to have a normal or consistent, quality chat with my husband. It seems that every time I ask how his work was or to tell me what he did that day, he gets too agitated about the question and will not answer. In fact, he will get upset and leave the room. When he asks the same questions to me, he expects me to give him a detailed answer. At the end, the one that has done all the talking is me, and I am pretty sure he is not listening to half of what I am saying. After reading the article, I came to the conclusion that we are not doing well at all when it comes to communicating with each other. I strongly believe that self-disclosure in our relationship is coming to an end, because of the lack of interest, and the unwillingness to listen. When it comes to self-disclosure in a relationship, I believe it is extremely important to be able to share intimate things, such as ideas, feelings, likes and dislikes, an many other things that you would share with your best friend. How things were in the office, with the kids, maybe a fight you had with your boss, anything that would help you feel better, and that you believe the person who cares about you and that you care about will be interested to hear even if it’s just to get it off you back. If someone can’t have self-disclosure in their relationship, I think it is very important to start having one. Regarding gender differences, I believe most men have a really hard time listening, sharing, and even being interested in any

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