Communication: Connecting People

COMMUNICATION: 

CONNECTING PEOPLE

I believe that communication is the most important factor in all type of relationships; not only between couples but also between parents and their children, siblings, friends etc. 

You could be isolated from the world or even surrounded by people and feel lonely just because there’s a lack of communication. This creates an unwanted distance between loved ones. Speaking and listening makes you feel wanted, needed, where you can expressive yourself and maybe someone will be able to understand you.

My favorite days are those when I meet up and talk to my best friend, my sister or spend hours blabbering with my husband. It is something I look forward to because it is not something I do on an every-day basis. We just have so much to tell each other that we realize that so much happens in one’s life and that you do need that special someone to talk about it.

If that special someone is a man, well then, good luck! Trying to get a man talking, at times is hard; they need their space and they go into their caves for days. Don’t take it personally especially when they go out with their friends to disconnect and when they are around you it is as if you do not exist. Remember, Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus. Women prefer expressing their feelings and expect men to do so too. For this you should encourage them, let them trust you and show them that no matter what, you will be there. 

And if those special people are not around you… well nowadays, it’s very easy to keep in touch with the rest of the world thanks to such ingenious technology. On one hand, you always have this special person around to talk to during any time of the day. On the other hand, this creates a superficial communication, with this I mean that there are so many ways to communicate with people at any place and during any time that you do not dedicate a certain amount of time to your loved ones. Or there could be so many people to talk to at the same time that all you do is provide very basic information. 

Cartoon by Edwin Ouellette

Another advantage of pouring you heart out is it being an anti-stress method. You feel free, happy and relaxed. There are moments where the world is falling down on you and all you want to do is stay in bed. I agree, but just do not stay in bed for too long. 

I suggest you to give it a shot, preferably in person as it is more effective. Meet that friend and talk, stay up at night listening to your partner , spend the day with your parents and catch them up on your life, take your siblings for a drink; You can call me too!

Let me know how it goes!