5 Common Mistakes That Will Hurt Your Relationship (And How To Avoid Them)

Communication is key to any loving, healthy and strong relationship.

Through simple mistakes, and careless words, that communication can be twisted. To avoid these mistakes you have to simply slow down, breathe deep and follow the advice below.

Don't Tune Them Out As You Form Your Opinion

Conversations are not cycles of you talking and listening just enough to form a response. If you don't fully invest in the conversation at hand, you are disrespecting your partner and not reacting appropriately. What you have to say is only part of the conversation, and your partner's opinion is a crucial part of the problem and solution.

They Don't Deserve Judgments

Your partner deserves better than judgments, they deserve to be heard and understood. You shut down potential solutions when you judge. Not only is it not productive, but you wouldn't want to be judged, so keep it fair and give them the benefit of the doubt.

Actively And FULLY Listen

Actively listening is a skill that you have to build up and a beautiful gift you can give your partner. Clear your mind and put aside your formations. Listen to the words they say and explore their meaning. Ask probing questions to better understand them. Make lots of eye contact and don't interrupt.

Assumptions Never Help

Assumptions detract from the truth. the truth we fabricate is specifically designed to cater to our fears and desires, basically our egos. Only by exploring the truth of the situation and our partner's position can any genuine and productive solutions can occur. Don't waste your time and energy with assumptions, or the trouble they cause. You will have to deal with the assumption's effects plus the original problem.

Don't Shut Down Or Resort To The Silent Treatment

As the argument heats up, or you find yourself far beyond your comfort zone, acknowledge your feelings and relay them to your partner. It's is fair to ask for a break in the conversation or argument. Be sure to remind them you aren't avoiding the subject, and BE SURE to get back to them after you cool down.

You can always preface the conversation by honestly and non aggressively explaining where you are emotionally.

Ever Wondered Why Ceiling Fans In India have 3 Blades Whereas US has 4-5 Blade Fans?

Why do Indian ceiling fans have only three blades, while the ceiling fans in the US have 4 or 5 blades? There is a very specific and direct reason behind it. Read on to know.

TYPICAL US FAN:

In the US, which is colder than India, the sole purpose of a ceiling fan is to use as a supplement to the air conditioner. The fans with 4 / 5 blades works slower than the one with 3 blades and generally have a maximum of 3 speed settings. It serves the purpose of keeping air circulation in the room by spreading the air from the A.C’s to the whole of the room. More blades means more air flow but at the loss of more amount of energy.

TYPICAL INDIAN FAN:

While in India, owing to the economical aspect, many families use fans as the only source of cooling. A three blade fan is lighter and have about 5-6 speed settings, it can move at a high speed; hence, it can give more cooling than a four blade fan. These fans are also energy efficient than 4 / 5 blade fans.