[misterX]

I keep having problems expressing my opinions and feelings clearly, my partner often misunderstands me, which leads to nasty arguments sometimes. I think it's part of my general inability to communicate clearly. Can you suggest me some websites or books I could read to improve this? Surprisingly, I have much less problems communicating in the work environment, but at home it's often a problem.

[chipperdear]

Originally Posted by misterX

I keep having problems expressing my opinions and feelings clearly, my partner often misunderstands me, which leads to nasty arguments sometimes. I think it's part of my general inability to communicate clearly. Can you suggest me some websites or books I could read to improve this? Surprisingly, I have much less problems communicating in the work environment, but at home it's often a problem.

I wish I had an answer for you. I have a hard time communicating as well. It isn't so much that I'm misunderstood, but that I hide what I'm really trying to say. If you find anything, let me know!

[carrie_ann]

misterX ... sorry i don't know any websites/ books but something i find when i struggle to communicate ... which is most every day ... it is frustrating and the harder i try the more hett up i get ... if it's appropriate, i take myself off to a quiet room, try to calm down and try to put it in writing. that way you can read over, re-write etc till it totally says what you mean to say. think of it as a work assignment so it's easier to express yourself (as you said it's easier in the work environment) but obviously with true feelings and passion. don't know if this will help but all i could think of.