Communication is the key to healthy relationships. Yeah, yeah. You know this universal truth by now. And yet, it can still be difficult to recognize bad communication in practice — especially when you’re the one failing to communicate well. That’s nothing to be ashamed about. Most people fail to communicate in healthy and effective ways — or fail to communicate altogether — every now and then. We’re human, and we all make mistakes. The key is being able to recognize when you’re slipping into an unhealthy pattern, catching yourself, and course-correcting in the moment. So, in the interest of self-awareness and -betterment here are a few signs your communication could use some work, and how to do a little better the next time you’re having an issue with a partner. | 
