{"id":288904,"date":"2024-02-17T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T23:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/blog\/our-5-tools-to-improve-your-couples-communication\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:57:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T14:57:05","slug":"couple-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/en\/couple-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Our 5 tools to improve your couple&#8217;s communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"288904\" class=\"elementor elementor-288904 elementor-246454\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23a0398a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23a0398a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d0d2ce8\" data-id=\"3d0d2ce8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12ddd814 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12ddd814\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-143cabce\" data-id=\"143cabce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3019a3e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3019a3e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"titre_article\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our 5 tools to improve the quality of your couple's communication<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63b8166 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63b8166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Communication<\/strong> within a couple is a <strong>crucial element for a fulfilling and lasting relationship<\/strong>: taking care of it is part of <strong>\n  <a class=\"lien_html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.app.unio-preparation.com\/en\/couple-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our 9 practical tips for a successful relationship<\/a>\n<\/strong>.<br> \nAnd yet, it is often cited as one of the <strong>main difficulties<\/strong> encountered by lovers: good communication requires interpersonal skills that cannot be learned at school. Unfortunately, these problems can lead to marital conflict or lack of intimacy, and sometimes even to break-up.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5946d313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5946d313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat a pity, when these <strong>communication skills can be learned<\/strong> and quickly contribute to improving the quality of the bond between spouses!\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e5064b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e5064b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhile the simple act of expressing yourself may seem obvious, we invite you to delve into the often overlooked subtleties of <strong>marital dialogue techniques<\/strong>, such as <strong>active listening<\/strong>, <strong>love languages<\/strong>, <strong>non-violent communication<\/strong> and other tools that can transform your couple&#8217;s dynamic. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39eddffa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39eddffa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese <strong>precise, actionable tips<\/strong> will help you rapidly improve the quality of your discussions and mutual understanding. And find harmony, better manage your disagreements and conflicts, and stop living in mutual incomprehension.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0594926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0594926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSo, without further ado, here are <strong>5 keys<\/strong> that will open the door to deep, fulfilling communication in your married life, through <strong>richer, more meaningful exchanges<\/strong>.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f08a6c elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1f08a6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-chevron-circle-right&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__1f08a6c\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-list-ul\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__1f08a6c\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__1f08a6c\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-678a2d29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"678a2d29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1 - Active listening: an essential tool for couple communication<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-208f8238 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"208f8238\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen we think of &#8220;communication&#8221;, we spontaneously think of expressing ourselves, there&#8217;s another skill that&#8217;s just as important: the <strong>ability to listen<\/strong>.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28f34381 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28f34381\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One tool for this is <strong>active listening<\/strong>. We are devoting an entire <strong><a class=\"lien_html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.app.unio-preparation.com\/en\/blog\/active-listening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article on this listening method<\/a><\/strong>but below you&#8217;ll find some initial tips on how to get started quickly.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c82dd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67c82dd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is active listening?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58af5677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58af5677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Active listening, also known as sympathetic listening, is a concept developed by Carl Rogers.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e1e90b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71e1e90b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is characterized by <strong>exclusive attention<\/strong> to the speaker, whether verbal or non-verbal: unlike listener-centered listening, with its judgments and concerns, it focuses on the speaker, who must be given every opportunity to express himself or herself.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f2445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4f2445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt goes far <strong>beyond simply hearing the words spoken<\/strong> by your partner.  \nIt&#8217;s an active process that requires you to create space within yourself to truly welcome the other person and seek to understand their <strong>feelings, emotions and motivations with empathy<\/strong>&#8230;<br> \nThis form of listening fosters a deeper understanding of verbal and non-verbal messages, establishing an authentic and positive connection.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b2793b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"69b2793b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homme-attentif-concentree.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-288608\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homme-attentif-concentree.jpg 641w, https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homme-attentif-concentree-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/homme-attentif-concentree-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8533293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8533293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Don&#8217;t worry: this is not an attitude that comes spontaneously. It&#8217;s a real learning process to know how to stand back and offer your full attention to the person expressing themselves.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51292860 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51292860\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">This is not really listening<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7247eb7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7247eb7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLet&#8217;s start by defining what active listening is not.  \nHere is a non-exhaustive list of behaviors that many of us unconsciously adopt, while believing we are listening:  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d03b323 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d03b323\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: none;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c <strong>Interrupt<\/strong> the other before he has finished speaking.\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c Giving <strong>unsolicited advice<\/strong>: sometimes the person simply needs to express their thoughts without seeking immediate solutions.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c <strong>Minimizing<\/strong> the feelings expressed, or wanting to reassure at all costs.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c Use phrases like &#8220;it&#8217;s nothing&#8221; that can invalidate your partner&#8217;s emotions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c Judging or analyzing, with regard to one&#8217;s own experience.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c React defensively, looking for hidden attacks.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c <strong>Doing something else at the same<\/strong> time, like scrolling through your phone or discreetly replying to a message.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c Show signs of impatience.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c Finish each other&#8217;s sentences.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;\">\u274c Prepare your response or counter-argument while the other is speaking.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7561fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7561fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you see yourself in some of these behaviors? Don&#8217;t panic, it happens all the time.\nBecoming aware of this is a good first step towards change.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c0321 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74c0321\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The active listening checklist<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fd8ef2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fd8ef2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that we&#8217;ve seen what active listening isn&#8217;t, here&#8217;s a list of <strong>behaviors you can adopt<\/strong> to be a real, empathetic listener.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4df648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4df648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: none;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u2b1c\ufe0f <strong>Avoid interrupting<\/strong> the speaker.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u2b1c\ufe0f Adjust to his personality and show interest in his experiences as well as his words.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u2b1c\ufe0f Encourage them to <strong>ask questions<\/strong>.\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u2b1c\ufe0f Be <strong>fully present<\/strong> in the moment to demonstrate your availability.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u2b1c\ufe0f Check mutual understanding by <strong>rephrasing the<\/strong> other person&#8217;s <strong>words<\/strong>: this ensures that you&#8217;ve understood the message without having added your own filters.\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;\">\u2b1c\ufe0f Cultivate <strong>patience<\/strong> by avoiding any display of frustration or impatience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0d1189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0d1189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Active listening's greatest challenge: learning to be silent<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88ff81c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88ff81c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne of the most difficult aspects of active listening is the <strong>ability to remain silent<\/strong>.<br> \nOften, when we pretend to listen, we&#8217;re already preparing our answers, analyzing and formulating counter-arguments. And we want to express them as quickly as possible, without making sure the other person has had time to get to the bottom of their thoughts.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2b9d38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2b9d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHowever, true listening is about receiving without judgment, truly understanding the other person, their motivations and beliefs.<br> \n<strong>Turn your tongue over and over in your mouth<\/strong> before answering! And don&#8217;t hesitate to <strong>leave silences<\/strong>, which allow your interlocutor to organize his thoughts and go further in what he wishes to express.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a85424d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a85424d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2 - Communication levels<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb778e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fb778e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen it comes to communication, form plays an important role, but so does content: <strong>what are your discussions about?<\/strong> At what level do you share?<br>\nWe invite you to discover <strong>six &#8220;categories&#8221; that shape exchanges<\/strong>, and how to create a sense of security for open, loving communication.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc51afd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dc51afd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The six levels of intimacy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34199df9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34199df9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe&#8217;ve grouped the possible discussion topics into 6 levels: this categorization is our own, but we think it&#8217;s a <strong>useful way of taking stock of the quality of exchanges within a couple<\/strong>.<br>\nSo here are the 6 levels of intimacy you&#8217;re likely to discuss with your partner:\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec83022 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec83022\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">\n \t<li>The exchange of <strong>trivial information<\/strong>: talking about everyday life, light topics like the weather.<\/li>\n \t<li>Your <strong>opinions and beliefs<\/strong>: reveal more about yourself by sharing your personal vision of the world.<\/li>\n \t<li>Your <strong>needs<\/strong>: reveal your material, psychological and relational needs.\n<\/li>\n \t<li>Your <strong>emotions<\/strong>: express your joy and surprise, but also your sadness and shame.<\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>desires and dreams<\/strong>: reveal what drives you, what sets you in motion.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">Your <strong>weaknesses<\/strong>: share your fears and failures. This is the <strong>highest<\/strong> level of privacy, often concealed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22aa94ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22aa94ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuilding deep communication in a couple depends on understanding and accepting all levels of intimacy.<br> \n<strong>All these levels are important<\/strong>: on a day-to-day basis, you can&#8217;t just talk incessantly about deep subjects <em>(it&#8217;s also great for two people to chat about the girl next door <\/em>\ud83d\ude09<em>)<\/em>, but systematically leaving them aside doesn&#8217;t help to develop an authentic, rich bond.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a12f744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a12f744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\ud83d\udca1 Now that you&#8217;ve learned about these 6 levels, it&#8217;s time to ask yourself: at which levels are we comfortable? Which ones do we leave out the most? Why?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f452c35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f452c35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The key to getting to the deepest levels of discussion: creating a sense of security\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66aaf79b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66aaf79b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe ability to navigate between these levels of intimacy relies on creating a <strong>sense of security<\/strong> in your relationship.<br> \nIt&#8217;s the certainty of being able to communicate openly and authentically, while feeling loved.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38cd9dcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38cd9dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt&#8217;s up to you to make this feeling of security grow over the course of the relationship:  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b6f37c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67b6f37c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: none;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f At first, each partner tries to present their best side, and not to show their real needs or weaknesses, for example.<\/li>\n \t\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f Over time, <strong>entering into a truly intimate relationship means opening the door to the deepest levels of intimacy<\/strong>.<br> \nThere can be no true love without true knowledge.  \nIf you feel you&#8217;re still hiding your weaknesses, for example, explore the underlying reasons: whether it&#8217;s fear of being loved less, or beliefs inherited from childhood (e.g. <em>&#8220;boys are strong<\/em>&#8220;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c62f8aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c62f8aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOpening your heart to your partner is a precious gift, and enables you to receive valuable <strong>support for individual growth<\/strong>, and to heal certain wounds.<br>\nYou can then ask yourself the following questions:  <strong>do I feel comfortable talking about everything? Are there any taboo subjects between us?<\/strong> Why?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb6f36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cb6f36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDare to be authentic, because it&#8217;s in true knowledge that love blossoms.<br> \nMake openness and mutual acceptance the foundations of your relationship, and discover the beauty of true intimacy.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf075fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bf075fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3 - Non-violent communication\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f95e71c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f95e71c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunicating as a couple can sometimes be a challenge, especially when it comes to<strong>tackling complex issues<\/strong> or <strong>resolving conflicts<\/strong>.<br>\nThere is one particularly effective method for tackling these issues: non-violent communication. <strong>\n  <a class=\"lien_html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unio-preparation.com\/blog\/la-communication-non-violente\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">non-violent communication<\/a>\n<\/strong>a valuable tool modeled by Marshall B. Rosenberg, which encourages exchanges that respect everyone&#8217;s <strong>needs<\/strong>, <strong>values<\/strong> and <strong>feelings<\/strong>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-421edbf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"421edbf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>It&#8217;s based on a good understanding of oneself<\/strong> and one&#8217;s needs, as well as on the principles of sincerity and active, sympathetic listening. It rejects all forms of violence, no matter how hidden.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-770f93a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"770f93a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Putting it into practice: the OFNR method<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58522e49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58522e49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NVC is based on four key principles and stages, grouped together under the acronym OFNR :<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f2d157 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f2d157\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: none;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc <strong>Observation:<\/strong> Describe the situation objectively, focusing on neutral facts.<br> \nExample: <em>&#8220;When I observe that&#8230;&#8221;<\/em>\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc <strong>Feeling:<\/strong> Express the emotions and feelings aroused by the situation.<br> \nExample: <em>&#8220;I feel&#8230;&#8221;<\/em>\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc <strong>Need:<\/strong> Identify the unmet need that has triggered these emotions.<br> \nExample: <em>&#8220;Because I need&#8230;&#8221;<\/em>.\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc <strong>Request:<\/strong> Formulate a clear request about what the other person can do to meet this need.<br> \nExample: <em>&#8220;Could you&#8230;?&#8221;<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0741baf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0741baf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong><u>Practical example:<\/strong><\/u><br>\nIf your partner has forgotten to do the shopping he was supposed to do, replace reproaches with non-violent communication:\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid non-constructive and often aggressive criticism: <em>&#8220;You&#8217;re just an egotist, we can&#8217;t count on you.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Opt for: <em>&#8220;When I observe that you come home without having done the shopping, I feel angry, because I need consideration, cooperation and support. Could you, when you commit to a household task, set yourself a reminder not to forget?&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ae0c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90ae0c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To learn more about the OFNR method, read our article on <strong><a class=\"lien_html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.app.unio-preparation.com\/en\/blog\/express-needs-couple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressing needs rather than reproaches<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50bae5ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50bae5ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/couple-qui-communique.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-288607\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/couple-qui-communique.jpg 641w, https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/couple-qui-communique-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/couple-qui-communique-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-446e11c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"446e11c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Non-violent communication: going further<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78fcc281 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78fcc281\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In addition to applying this method, here are a few tips and things to consider to help you trade more effectively:  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bbbd13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bbbd13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: none;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Asking for feedback<\/strong>: once you&#8217;ve expressed your request, a crucial step is to ask for feedback and create a bridge with the other person: &#8220;How does it make you feel when I say that? How does it make you feel?&#8221;\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f As a general rule, even if you don&#8217;t follow the method to the letter, try to start your sentences with <strong><em>&#8220;I<\/em><\/strong> &#8221; <strong>rather than <em>&#8220;you<\/em><\/strong> &#8220;: this allows you to focus on how you feel, and thus better express your needs without blaming.\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f Context and body language: in addition to the OFNR method, context is essential for deep conversations: make sure you get the <strong>timing right<\/strong> and create an <strong>environment that&#8217;s conducive, calm and free from distractions<\/strong>.<br>\n<strong>Body language<\/strong> also plays a crucial role: before broaching a delicate subject, take the time to look into each other&#8217;s eyes and hold hands.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fd4526f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fd4526f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNon-violent communication offers a powerful framework for tackling difficult subjects or disagreements between couples.<br> \nBy integrating these principles and paying attention to context and body language, you can turn delicate conversations into opportunities for mutual understanding and strengthening your bond.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b6747a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55b6747a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4 - The languages of love, essential to a fulfilling conjugal relationship<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22cf0ba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22cf0ba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Last but not least, here&#8217;s a tool that can really revolutionize your love communication, so simple and powerful is it: the <strong><br \/>\n  <a class=\"lien_html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.app.unio-preparation.com\/en\/blog\/5-love-languages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">love languages<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93c426b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93c426b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The principle of love languages for better understanding as a couple<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d372008 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d372008\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunication within a couple can sometimes seem to be in a foreign language&#8230; That&#8217;s what Gary Chapman explains in his bestseller <em>&#8220;The 5 Love Languages&#8221;<\/em>.<br>\nUsing numerous examples, he explains that <strong>each of us has a specific way of feeling and communicating love<\/strong>: <em>&#8220;if we want to communicate effectively with people from other cultures, we need to learn their language.<\/em> The same applies to <em> love&#8221;<\/em>.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bf98321 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bf98321\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBelieving you speak the same language as your partner can lead to <strong>misunderstandings<\/strong>.  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c40c06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c40c06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong><u>Let&#8217;s take an example:<\/u><\/strong><br>  Sophie speaks the language of touch, while Pierre expresses himself through services rendered. No matter how hard he tries to keep the house looking nice when Sophie comes home in the evening, she won&#8217;t feel loved if he doesn&#8217;t start by giving her a hug when she gets home.<br>\nEach will feel unloved, without having understood or taken the measure of the love expressed by the other. They simply don&#8217;t speak the same language. What a shame!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-563ed1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"563ed1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Understanding these differences is crucial<\/strong> to maintaining a strong connection and creating a fulfilling married life for both partners.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af85e2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af85e2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The 5 love languages: what are they?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a4a3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69a4a3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are 5 main ways to express love. Here are the 5 types of communication:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df56cfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df56cfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: none;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Words of affirmation:<\/strong> compliments on personality, appearance, or recognizing the other person&#8217;s efforts.<br>\n<em>&#8220;You&#8217;re so good at calming kids down.&#8221;<\/em>\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Quality time:<\/strong> offering full attention and presence, regardless of the activity.<br>\n<em>&#8220;Come on, let&#8217;s take a walk around the block just the two of us.&#8221;<\/em>\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Receiving gifts:<\/strong> the value lies in the intention behind the gift, showing that the other person has taken the time to think about it.<br>\n<em>&#8220;I went to the bakery to buy you your favorite dessert.&#8221;<\/em>\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Acts of service:<\/strong> performing concrete acts, such as running errands, thus showing your love through actions.\n<br>\n<em>&#8220;Stay and rest this afternoon, I&#8217;ll take the kids to their activities.&#8221;<\/em>\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;\">\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Physical touch:<\/strong> not just sexuality, but also hugs, kisses, or simply holding hands.<br>\n<em>Don&#8217;t leave home without a goodbye kiss.<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2d36e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2d36e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The languages of love: how to apply them<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27cf3e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27cf3e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To use this tool effectively, several steps are required:  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aa4219 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4aa4219\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: none;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Know your language<\/strong>: to start with, identify your own language by observing your behavior and reflecting on your frequent requests and shortcomings. What you offer often reflects what you need.<ul>\nObjective: communicate it to your partner, in order to :\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0px; ;\">So that he can recognize your signs of love when they appear<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0px; ;\">May he strive to express his love in your language<\/li>\n<\/ul> \n<\/li>\n \t\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Know your partner&#8217;s language<\/strong>.\n<ul>Objective: to discuss the :\n<li style=\"margin-top:0px; ;\">So that you can recognize his signs of love when they appear<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:0px; ;\">May you strive to express your love in its language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76badc9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76badc9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To make sure this doesn&#8217;t go unheeded, we&#8217;ve come up with a <strong>little challenge<\/strong> for you: each of you has to perform a small action in your partner&#8217;s main language over the coming week.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de3d742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de3d742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cadeau-surprise-couple.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-288606\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cadeau-surprise-couple.jpg 641w, https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cadeau-surprise-couple-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cadeau-surprise-couple-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c61930a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c61930a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 - \ud83d\udca1 Practical exercise: take stock of your current communication patterns\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1a4241 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e1a4241\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWould you like to put these tools into practice? It&#8217;s great! But there&#8217;s one crucial step before that: taking <strong>stock of your current communication patterns<\/strong> as a couple.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e282b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e282b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis first step is fundamental to identifying the obstacles and parasites you may already be encountering, and a good way to create a solid foundation for deeper, more fulfilling exchanges.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a838da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a838da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Evaluate your communication patterns<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4cf96e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4cf96e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In your day-to-day interactions, you may have noticed problematic patterns in your marital communication.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3f8a22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3f8a22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<u>Here are some ideas for identifying and understanding these problems:<\/u>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4e56d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4e56d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: none;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc Identify  <strong>behaviours that don&#8217;t suit you<\/strong>You and your partner may have sensitive subjects that close the door to discussion, a feeling of not really being listened to, outbursts of anger, hurtful words, moments of indifference, difficulty in calmly returning to the subjects of your arguments&#8230;<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc Identifying <strong>obstacles and parasites<\/strong>: what are the main obstacles to healthy communication? Lack of time, lack of tools, other commitments? What external factors (telephone, stress, fatigue&#8230;) disrupt your exchanges?  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9371ad5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9371ad5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you have problems with certain aspects of your communication, don&#8217;t ignore them.<br> \nDon&#8217;t expect these problems to resolve themselves: it&#8217;s time to open a dialogue and <strong>find solutions<\/strong> to change what&#8217;s not working for you.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-189c68d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"189c68d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf there are any issues that seem intractable, don&#8217;t hesitate to get help: couple therapy is not a dirty word, and couple psychologists can be of great help, often in just a few sessions!\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d038277 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d038277\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Putting you on the road to better communication<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-407588a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"407588a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf there&#8217;s an aspect of communication that doesn&#8217;t fully suit you, now&#8217;s the time to <strong>put things right<\/strong>, and try to resolve what&#8217;s not working the way you&#8217;d like.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f37a932 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f37a932\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><u>Here are a few suggestions to get you started:<\/u><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d4315e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d4315e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; list-style-type: none;\">\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc Establish <strong>dedicated times and places to discuss your communication<\/strong>: define phone-free times, such as mealtimes or bedtimes, for a more authentic connection.\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc <strong>Practice active listening<\/strong>: make it a point to stop interrupting each other and wait for the right moment to announce important news.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc <strong>Celebrating victories<\/strong>: don&#8217;t forget to celebrate small victories. If you see improvements, such as better expression of needs, or moments that work for difficult discussions, congratulate each other.<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc <strong>Never assume that your partner can guess your thoughts<\/strong>. Clearly express your needs and desires.\n<\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;\">\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc <strong>Show curiosity <\/strong>: always be curious about others. Like an explorer, seek to enrich your knowledge of your partner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e86af9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e86af9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy continuing along this path, you&#8217;re building a solid foundation for deep, fulfilling communication in your relationship.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c09de49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c09de49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d7ee56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d7ee56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy incorporating these tools into your relationship, you lay the foundations for <strong>deep, fulfilling and lasting communication<\/strong>.<br> \nGetting into the habit of <strong>regularly taking stock of your communication patterns<\/strong>, and striving to implement the tools presented in this article, will help you maintain a long-lasting, healthy relationship, as well as overcoming the periods of tension that are inevitable in even a happy couple&#8217;s life.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-526b367 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"526b367\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Remember, communication between couples is an <strong>ongoing journey<\/strong>. Be patient, open and committed to mutual growth throughout your life together.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71c30169 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"71c30169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lysiane-300x75.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-288465\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lysiane-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lysiane-50x13.webp 50w, https:\/\/app.unio-preparation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Lysiane-jpg.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" 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We decided to get married and set about preparing for our big day with great excitement.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-548e898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"548e898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt was great, but something was clearly missing. We wanted to <strong><span style=\"color: #f19879;\">to give real meaning to our commitment <\/span><\/strong>and prepare ourselves properly.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-114aa12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"114aa12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThat&#8217;s how Unio was born: the <strong><span style=\"color: #f19879;\">100% secular &amp; online premarital counseling program<\/span><\/strong>.\n<strong><a class=\"lien_html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.app.unio-preparation.com\/en\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4019a43 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4019a43\" 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