15 People Tell Us Why Is Effective Communication Important In A Relationship

Time and again, we learn about the importance of communication and how it is one of the important pillars of the relationship. A couple might share fiery chemistry and pledge to never part ways but they might witness a relationship rut if they don’t keep in mind the basic rules of a relationship, one of them being effective communication.

Don’t believe us? We have a few people to talk about why is communication important in a relationship to help you understand what to look out for in a partner apart from juicy chemistry.

On how communication and trust are dependent on each other:

“Communication is the most vital ingredient in any relationship, be it friendship, love, family.

Why is it needed:

• All human emotions – happiness, fear, love, anger, surprise.. whatever happens, happens within you. Nobody can read your mind, the only way other person will come to know what you are thinking/feeling is when you speak and express yourself.
• Healthy communication is the foundation on which trust evolves. When you be yourself and communicate openly, other person will understand you better.”

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On how a lack of effective communication can be deadly:

“It does really kills relationships and it actually killed my marriage. lack of communication is a deadly virus that kills relationships every day… “

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On how effective communication is a two-way street:

“I would say that communication is the most important thing for the success of a relationship as long as that communication is respectful and mutual.Even when you’re arguing (and you WILL argue), fight fair and make your statements “I” statements (“I feel…” or “I see…”, etc) rather than “You” statements (“You always…”, “You never…”, etc.) so you can come to a resolution instead of just attacking each other.The old adage “Never go to bed angry” is a wise piece of advice because things will fester. There are times you have to step back a bit to cool down…and sometimes that’s overnight; but don’t let it go any further for the sake of your relationship.Just a couple of basic thoughts…”

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On how effective communication can keep the ground of the relationship solid:

“Communication is the key to any good relationship. Without it, then the relationship will be doomed.Couples who do not communicate their needs, wants, and desires often find comfort in talking to others leading to emotional cheating.If there is a lack of communication, then there will be a lack of trust. A lack of trust will then lead to a lack of commitment.Communication is the foundation of all relationships. If there is no communication, then how solid will the relationship be? You will be standing on shaky grounds and ultimately the relationship will fall.

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On how communication helps avoid misunderstandings:

“Communicating solutions or mistakes or whatever happens in a relationship is important to avoid misunderstandings between the partners. That is, why communicating (talking about it) is important.”

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On how a lack of communication can break the bond:

“It leads to assumptions about everything and emotional/physical distance, which can ultimately lead to a break up because both people feel ignored and/or neglected.”

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On how understanding plays a big role apart from communication:

“No, effective communication is incidental.Understanding is the biggest factor in a lasting realtionship. That may sound pedantic, but people can say very little and still understand one another.With understanding, a couple can get on the same page and align themselves to each other. And work toward common goals. Without that, there’s not much of a relationship anymore.”

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On how lack of communication leads to assumptions:

“When you don’t communicate properly you are likely to make assumptions about what the other person is feeling or thinking and as the saying goes ‘to assume makes an ass of u and me’!”

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On how effective communication eliminates insecurities and fear:

“Of course, it does. It is not a mother-child relation where things unspoken are understood. For a person to understand you, communication is vital. It creates understanding, eliminates insecurity, deepens the bond. Communication is important, for not everybody is a mind reader. If you love somebody, you expect; when you expect it is important for the other person to know your expectations, your fears, your dreams, your desires in order to make that relationship a happy one.”

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On how communication along with other factors keeps the relationship going:

“It is ONE way and I do think it’s one of the most important ways to make a relationship last but there are other important factors. I was in a relationship where the communication was excellent but there was no passion. I was not sexually attracted to him but I loved communicating with him. If there is chemistry and you are compatible (have common interests, values, and goals) then effective communication is THE KEY to relationship longevity.

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On how effective communication kickstarts a relationship:

Without communication, a relationship will never even get started, let alone function properly.”

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On how communication and respect are interdependent: 

“As a married woman of 26 years, I’ll tell you that communication is extremely important, but respect is the #1 thing committed couples need to show one another. If it’s important to your partner, make it a priority for you and vice versa.A lack of respect, disregarding or disrespecting each other is the fastest way to undermine a relationship.”                                                                                                                                                                                                           Julie Tijerina, via

On how effective communication eliminates the smallest of issues:

Big time. Without good communication, little issues become big issues easily. Plus it’s satisfying to be able to get down and dirty with words and conversation. 🙂
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On how communication is a key to knowing someone:

“Communication is the key to every relation to keep working…….. if you guys dont communicate ……. how the other one gets to know what are you feeling and why?These things then lead to hurting each other’s expectations…… which further leads to doubting each other and unnecessary fights…….So better to talk to each other about each other……. :)”

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On the depth of communication:

Success in any relationship requires effective communication because communication is so much more than the simple exchange of information; it is also how we interact socially.Therefore, if you communicate ineffectively, your relationships suffer; conversely, communicate effectively and your relationships flourish.If your relationships aren’t flourishing, then it means one or more of the people involved in the relationship is not communicating effectively either because they aren’t motivated to or don’t know how; its that simple.The trick is figuring out which one it is.

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Also, watch this insightful video where Lisa and Tom Bilyeu sit down and share their secrets for effective communication.