How to Communicate in a Relatioship                                                  1Henry RooseMarion FeketeWriting 1516 December, 1996     The hardest skill to master in order to maintain a successful, lovingrelationship is communication. Being unable to express one's thoughts clearlyand accurately is a heavy burden to bear when trying to hold a conversation. Itoften causes misunderstandings and unnessary arguments. Plainly expressing one'sthoughts is a lesson that many do not learn. The staggering number divorces inrecent years may be the effect of ill-communication. Even with all theconveyances of modern day (cellar phones, modems, pagers), important ideas,somehow are not being expressed. In a relationship one can easily misinterpreta statement and become upset. Openly expressing full thoughts, and carefullylistening to what your mate is saying are two worthy and helpful tips on holdingup the communication bridge.     Many times, people become frustrated at their partner's lack ofunderstanding.