Communication happens all the time, even when you don’t speak. Did you know that only 7% of communication is transmitted through words? What happened to the other 93%? 38% comes from our tonality, voice, tempo and timbre of our voice and 56% communicate through body language. So even if you’re saying, ‘I didn’t say a word!’ He could have said so much more with his actions.

Clear, open and continuous communication is essential in any relationship. It is essential for any relationship. Let’s take a look at the possible reasons why you might break if you don’t communicate:

1. Resentment: Without clear communication, resentment towards your partner will start to build up. You can feel that by the way they interact with each other. Are you short fused? Do you lose your patience often?

If the resentment continues to fester, it will turn to anger and sooner or later make the relationship unbearable.

2. Lack of confidence: Lack of open and honest conversation undermines trust. Keeping important secrets to yourself will affect your connection, whether you consciously realize it or not. Research has shown that many couples can tell if their partner has cheated even if they have not confessed.

The less trust you have in your partner, the more insecure and unhappy you will become in your relationship.

3. Reduced privacy: Not sharing openly and communicating about your inner self will reduce your intimate connection. In the long run, this will affect your intimacy and your sex life with your partner. It is very likely that one or the other member will seek intimacy elsewhere.

4. Disconnection: All of these points lead to a growing disconnect. Another form of disconnection is when partners are building stone walls. Stonewallers stop talking during a conflict and give their partner the “silent treatment.” 85% of cheaters are men, but this does not exclude women! Building stone walls is the last step in sliding into marital disaster and consolidates disconnection from your partner if done over time.

If you want to save your relationship, think about your communication and start talking. It does not mean that you will always speak softly, kindly, and calmly, but it is better to speak while arguing than not to speak at all.