Communication is the key to a good relationship. Listening to your partner, and getting the feeling that you are being listened to; paying attention to your partner, and feeling that he/she is paying attention to you.

It seems elementary, even simple, but it is not. It takes work. It takes practice.

Mindfulness can help.

How often have you had a conversation with your spouse, thought that you were listening, only to realize shortly afterward that you can’t remember what was said?

How often have you finished your partner’s sentence, or felt you knew what he/she was going to say before the words were even completed?

Or, how often have you been thinking about what you will say while your partner is still speaking?

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When you listen mindfully, you are fully present in the moment, which means you can absorb the speaker's whole message, without any pre-judgements. It means that your spouse can feel heard and respected.

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**In mindfulness for couples  you will learn all the traditional mindful meditations, plus how to:

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* Decrease stress and conflict by gaining better communication tools

* Be less impulsive, and more judicious, with your time and words

* Build skills that will allow you to identify and communicate what you want to your partner

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Everyone wants to feel valued. Mindfulness teaches how to speak and listen in a way that will convey to the other person that what they say matters. They will, in return, be more likely to reciprocate and listen more closely to you as well. It takes practice, it takes focus, but the benefits – a strong relationship – are well worth the effort.