1)Open: To better understand how to be completely honest in your relationship with your spouse, think of the opposite of openness as being secretive. For instance, when either of you gets a call on your cell phones, do you impulsively step outside of the room or house to take the call? This action results in the closing out the other partner. So, the next time you get a phone call when you're with your spouse, try sitting still and taking the call in front of your partner.
3) Respectful: In your daily actions with your partner, being considerate means you value your spouse and his or her needs. Examples of unspoken communication that does not communicate respect include: groaning or making other sounds that are demeaning, rolling of the eyes when your spouse speaks, and turning your back to your spouse when he or she is speaking to you. The next time your spouse is speaking to you, notice what your body is doing: do you observe any of your own patterns in terms of how you show respect-or disrespect for your partner?
2)Truthful: Practicing truthfulness in unspoken communication can involve backing up your words with actions. If your spouse has expressed that he or she wants to spend more time together, and you say you will work harder at this, then a way to express the truthfulness behind your words is by actually following through and doing what you say. Plan for time during the week in which you just spend time with your partner, lingering at the dinner table or watching a television show together.
4) Consistent: You can maintain strong unspoken communication ties with your partner simply by providing the standard and then doing those actions over and over again. For example, you can place your hand over your spouse's and giving full eye contact when she wants to have a meaningful conversation with you, and this gesture shows that you are in-tune and listening. By practicing this nonverbal cue, your partner will start to see a pattern that indicates you are absolutely engaged-and you never had to say, "But I'm listening - do you need me to repeat back everything you said?"
These guidelines should be followed by both the cheater and the victim. Also share these with your better half as these guidelines teach you both how to communicate with your spouse.
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