… Communication involves the collaboration of two people as they share and examine all of their perceptions, feelings, ideas, and thoughts to come to an accurate understanding of what is happening. Part of being in a healthy relationship is having good communication. Find the right time, if something is bothering you and you would like to have a serious conversation about it, make sure you choose the right time to talk. Don't interrupt your partner while he's watching a sports game or TV show, because he won't be too eager to listen. Make eye contact when speaking. Sit down and face your partner. Let your partner know you are listening. Show them you really care. Don't answer a phone call, text, or play a video game while they are talking. Listen and respond. In "sex, lies and conversation" (Tannen, 1990) it is explained that the main problem couples had is communication, and most men do not show any interest when their partner talks. Women feel that their partner is not paying full attention to them while they are talking. It was stated in a paragraph on page (342) ''A young woman in ...