"To a large extent, research agrees that open, honest communication predicts higher relationship satisfaction, deeper trust between partners, and longevity of their shared bond. However, he says, there's nuance within that. A truth that might startle most couples is that more communication is not always better communication. He explains that discovering this doesn't mean now resorting to playing games or withholding feelings: Instead, they should try to focus on learning the difference between healthy expression and over-processing."
"Overprocessing sounds extremely familiar, because I am married to Mr TMI. This man tells me what he might have for lunch tomorrow and to be honest, I would struggle to be interested even if it was a definite plan. He narrates his life to me as he lives it, his every musing, plan and idea, keeping me up to date with any changes to the schedule, like a breathless rolling-news reporter."
Open, honest communication predicts higher relationship satisfaction, deeper trust between partners, and greater relationship longevity. More communication is not always better communication. Partners should learn to distinguish healthy emotional expression from over-processing and excessive disclosure. Over-processing involves narrating trivial plans, constant running commentary about routines, and sharing every musing or future possibility. Excessive detail and real-time commentary can feel intrusive, erode engagement, and blur boundaries between public and private behaviors. Maintaining appropriate privacy and limiting unnecessary updates helps preserve intimacy and prevents conversational fatigue. Clear cues about boundaries and mindful sharing support healthier, more satisfying interactions.
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