Just Talk.

I know, it's a topic that most people are like, really, you're gonna sit here and whine about your relationship? but that's not all this is going to be about.

Anyone who knows me will be aware of who ended up being the inspiration of this post, but once again, that's really not all this is going to be about.

Miscommunication, lack of communication, misinterpretation. All of which can send any relationship, whether that be a friendship, romantic relationship, or professional one, down a rocky road.

How many times have you heard some ludicrous rumor about someone? You'll figure it probably wasn't true to begin with, but a lot of the time such things can start with a misinterpretation of an actual event. Sarcasm is something nearly everyone understands and uses on such a basis that they don't even really realize it. But I've witnessed and experienced sarcasm taken the wrong way. However, generally such a misinterpretation can be easily explained and the problem is resolved. Through communication. Miscommunicating and misinterpreting something are essentially the same thing.

I've been in relationships that have gone through hell and back because of a lack of communication. If there are all these ways to communicate with people, via call, text, skype, or social network, why should there be a problem with speaking to someone on a regular basis? Yes, people have busy lives and grow distant from time to time. That's just life. But if you truly care about someone and you want to pursue the current relationship, why don't you talk? The fights I have with my own boyfriend all come from the same source: a lack of communication. My point is that there shouldn't be a lack of communication in any relationship. It's understandable if one just needs some breathing room, but even in that scenario, you should tell that person that you want a temporary break and explain that it's honestly nothing personal, it's just that you need personal time to yourself. Any rational person would understand. Any healthy relationship consists of two mentally stable people that communicate in friendly terms on a regular basis. It's really that simple.

So why do people have these issues?