So what does good communication in a relationship mean? It means when you speak you feel heard. It means each person in the relationship has empathy for their partner, and everyone has both their own and the other person—or people’s—well-being in mind. It means feeling safe bringing up your feelings, fears, wants, and desires. Knowing that when you speak up you won’t be criticized, judged, or shamed. That you have a safe space to share what’s going on with you, and that you’ll truly be listened to and understood.
