A major trigger of conflict in both young and adult couples is the lack of ability to communicate assertively.

And what is assertive communication?

Assertive communication is a concept that involves being able to clearly express our points of view, feelings, and desires, always with respect and honesty, in order to listen to others and for them to listen to me.

That is why today we bring you, dear reader, an infallible technique to maintain assertive communication with your partner;

The ten-minute technique:

The human brain needs 10 minutes to process what it's feeling, where that feeling comes from, and why it's reacting the way it is.

These 10 minutes clearly need to be spent apart from the person with whom you are having the conflict, so that you can relax, calm down, and not end up doing what most people do when they are upset: saying hurtful things.

The next time you have a conflict with your partner, try applying the 10-minute rule and then communicate with him or her in the way that is easiest for you. If you have a hard time talking, you can write a letter or send a message. The most important thing about this topic is that you don't minimize your feelings because you are feeling them for a reason.

But in order to convey them to others, it's important for us to understand where those feelings come from so we can explain to our partners what we need from them or what can help us feel more at peace in our relationship.

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Assertive communication is a basic stepping stone for relationships to transcend over time, so if you've already found someone you love, try always discussing this 10-minute rule and always maintain a dialogue of assertive communication within your life as a couple.

At the end of the day, in real life there are no princes or princesses. We are human beings who make mistakes, but as long as we know how to talk about our conflicts, we can resolve them.

Now tell us, dear reader...

Would you be willing to try this foolproof technique for maintaining assertive communication with your partner?

What other techniques do you consider functional and valuable to improve our relationships?

Don't forget that we love reading your stories and that it's never a bad day to try something new.