An inability to communicate turns problem-solving sessions into shouting matches, which will eventually kill love, intimacy, and respect in your relationship. To make it through the inevitable tough times, you must be willing and able to talk about what’s wrong or not working and decide together how to resolve these issues. According to Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach Dr. Edward Dreyfus: “Being able to communicate well requires both good transmission skills (articulation) and good receptive skills (listening). Without both, communication will be at best difficult.”