Of all of the dozens of reasons that most marriages fail what do you think is number one?  Many of you are probably thinking cheating and/or physical abuse.  Some may think the number one reason is financial difficulties.  Others may chalk it up to inexperience.  These are certainly valid reasons why most marriages fail.  But what underlying thing do all of these areas have in common?  The answer is poor communication.

If more couples could enhance their communication skills with each other then they would be able to work on their relationship problems in a much more conducive way.  This would ultimately result in improved problem solving skills and a happier, healthier relationship.

When a couple ceases to communicate or never really developed good communication with each other then the small issues that arise on a day to day basis will likely go unresolved.  Over time these will snowball and become larger issues causing greater stress and strain in the relationship.  They can develop to the point where the issues seem too large to resolve and the marriage falls apart.

Proper communication also allows growth between two people in a relationship.  It is through communication that we can express our dreams, hopes, concerns, fears and desires.  we can communicate these things to our partners which can develop a stronger bond between a couple.  Without this opportunity to share with each other then the marriage will likely grow stale and boring.

Another important aspect of communication is that it helps us resolve arguements and our differences.  If we cannot effectively communicate then our partners will never know our point of view and vice versa.  This will lead to a lack of understanding which will drive a wedge between two people.

So of all the many reasons why most marriages fail the crux of most problems comes down to poor communication.  If you are having communication troubles with your spouse the fastest and simplest way to overcome them is simply start talking.  It doesn't have to be a problem.  Talk about anything and see where it leads.