Secrets About the Way Happy People Talk to Each Other
Do you ever wonder how happy couples stay happy? A lot of it has to do with the way they talk to each other.
#1.) They Share Similar Speech Patterns. According to a study from the "Journal of Personality and Social Psychology", couples who speak using the same tone, inflection, and phrases are happier than couples with different speech patterns. Basically, when people speak in similar styles, it shows that they're more in-synch, which makes them happier overall.
#2.) They Say "We" Instead of "Me". Couples who regularly use words like "we," "us," and "our" are more connected than couples who tend to say "I" or "me." The thinking is that by creating a shared identity, it's easier to face challenges together.
#3.) Their Conversations Include More Substantial Topics. According to research published in "Psychological Science", couples who spend more time discussing topics with meaning are more satisfied than couples who mostly make small talk.
#4.) They Use Secret or Endearing Terms Together. Sure, it's corny, but when couples call each other pet names like "honey" or "baby" or "sugarlips," they're actually bonding as a couple.
People who use pet names and share inside jokes are generally happier with their relationship than couples who aren't as playful.
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