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April may be celebrated as the Couple Appreciation Month in some parts of the world, but communication, let alone appreciation, between spouses in the UAE is on the decline, experts have warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to them, couples in long-term relationships are\nthe hardest hit as the growing responsibilities they shoulder and the tedious\nroutines they fall into leave little time or inclination for mutual admiration,\nregard or romance [\u2026]\n\n\n\n
If not altered, it can worsen over time. Also, if the\nbehaviours, decisions or actions of one partner have really hurt the other\npartner, then we often see each go into defensive patterns and communication\nover the smallest of interactions can become filled with irritation and blame.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hussain said, \u201cAppreciation between couples is extremely\nimportant and often easily overlooked. If you look at the research by the\nGottman Institute, you will find that showing admiration and appreciation for\nyour partner increases the \u201cemotional bank account\u201d or goodwill in the\nrelationship, which improves the quality of relationship, enhances sense of\nwell-being for partners and buffers them from the negative effects of the\ninevitable conflicts that exist in all relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW YOU CAN COUNTER LACK OF COMMUNICATION IN A MARRIAGE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Take out every day to talk about your day, concerns, or\nhow you are feeling with your partner. Make date nights\/dinners a priority<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Pay close attention to your partner\u2019s body language. It\nwill help you understand his or her mood and emotions<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Listen to your partner attentively when he\/she speaks. This\nwill encourage more open and deep conversations<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Get away from it all and travel even if it\u2019s for a short\nbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Above all, appreciate each other more [\u2026] <\/p>\n\n\n\n