Relationships can fall apart for any number of reasons, but the causes almost always stem from the same root problem: a lack of good communication.

All of these issues ultimately boil down to a lack of effective, calm, empathetic, loving communication.

It’s only when we adopt this attitude of openness, patience, and understanding that we feel like we can be heard, enlightened as to how our partner feels, and able to put problems in the past while learning from our mistakes and going forward together.