Page 16 - Feb 2018 Wellness Magazine

By Michael Brady

friends, our ex’s, future relationships, Communication is a complex process;
etc. This interaction takes place where of which speaking only makes up for
we live, work, relax, socialize and 10-20%. The other 80-90% is made up
wherever we perform routine tasks. by facial expressions, body language,
tone of voice, etc.
Communication skills are critical for
building healthy relationships,
especially when one realizes that one of
the most common causes of relational
breakdown is a lack of communication.
Just as communication can be the most
important part of a relationship;
arguments can be the most destructive
aspect – the closer we are to someone,
the more easily we can bruise or be
bruised. There is very little truth in the
saying: “Sticks and stones may break
my bones, but words can never harm
me.” It’s not what we say, but rather
how we say it, that most often hurts
another person.

Do you identify with any of these
statements?

“He never listens to me when I talk!”

“She talks and talks, but never actually
says anything!”

“It’s like talking to a brick wall”

“I can’t get through to you”
Communication is the art/ science of
“We can’t talk about anything important transferring a thought/ idea/
without getting into a fight” information from the mind of one

complex human being to the mind of
“She’s too emotional – she’s either
crying or shouting or complaining. It’s one or more complex human being(s).
easier to avoid her” For communication to be effective, it
must be a two-way process.
“He always gets defensive when I try to
talk about issues” Dynamics of Interpersonal
Communication

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