Communication is involved in almost every aspect of our interactions with others. By this communication and relationships are connected. You can't have a relationship with someone without communicating with them. I will attempt to identify what communication is, the ineffective and effective types of communication and how it is important in relationships. Communication involves how we express our thoughts, ideas, and feelings to others, including what we say and how we say it (Egan). When we communicate with others, we also communicate attitudes, values, priorities, and beliefs. No matter what we actually say to other people in words, we send messages about what we think of them, what we think of ourselves, and whether or not we're being sincere and genuine in what we say (Laurer). Our non-verbal communication are those things we don't say with words, but with our gestures, our facial expressions, and our attitude really tell what people are really thinking. What we say and do, and how we say and do it, directly shapes how people experience us (Rubin). In fact, many times, the opinions people form about us are based on the way we communicate. In other words, communication is a two way street. Ineffective communication is characterized by indirect actions in which we do not get to the point, never clearly states purpose or intention. When we communicate with people, were sometimes passive and tend to be a little reserved, which can give off many thoughts. We may seem to be antagonistic and give off the hostile or angry tone which really turns people away. There can be cryptic messages that require interpretation and takes time away from true communication. We all are guilty of having hidden agendas and using one way communication when talking to our significant other. Couples also become unresponsive, off base and use dishonest statements instead of