[tps_header]Several years ago, I realized I needed to improve my communication skills. I was in a relationship with a man who was open and willing to communicate, however our styles were so different that we never fully understood one another. In order to move forward in the relationship, we decided to work on understanding one another and communicating more effectively.

Below are eight tidbits that I learned from a variety of sources during my time of communication discovery. These tips have allowed me to communicate more effectively in my relationships, and I hope they help you too.

8 Ways to Overcome Communication Challenges

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Speak in Headlines

Women can often be too detail oriented. Men really don’t care what you have to say. They love you, but they don’t want to hear every detail. Give them the 140-character or 10-second-or-less version. Speak in headlines as if you were reading the headline in the newspaper to him. Trust me on this one ladies, he will hear you much better this way.