In this article, we’ll share some practical communication tools that can help enhance the quality of your relationships.

It’s challenging to reach, and maintain, a place of satisfaction in a relationship where everyone involved feels respected and understood without good communication.
But communication isn’t easy. We have at our disposal an extraordinary tool: language - whether spoken, written, or expressed through body language. It took millions of years to develop, and even today, using it freely requires courage and resilience. Even for those who have that freedom, communication remains a challenge.
It’s not always easy to find the right moment, deal with shame or guilt, or choose the right words. There’s the fear of hurting or being hurt, hearing hard truths, or being misunderstood. Of course, some conversations are easier than others, but avoiding the difficult ones creates a growing discomfort that, over time, can lead to a breakdown.
The good news is that everything gets better with practice. Over time, even the toughest conversations become more manageable. We learn to regulate our emotions, develop strategies, and, if necessary, seek help from qualified professionals to facilitate the process.
If you’re on this journey, here are three suggested tools to help structure conversations with the people you connect with. If you’re not currently in a relationship, the last suggestion can be used as a tool for self-awareness, making it easier to approach new relationships more consciously in the future - if that’s what you choose.
1. Multiamory RADAR

Multiamory is a podcast with hundreds of incredibly informative episodes that cover a wide range of topics related to different relationship dynamics, from monogamous to non-monogamous ones. The episodes feature scientific research, thoughtful reflections, and the sharing of both personal and professional experiences. On top of that, they offer practical tools to help improve communication in relationships.
One of their most popular tools is RADAR, a check-in framework designed to help you evaluate your relationship, identify what’s working, address areas that need attention, and strengthen your connection.
You can explore RADAR HERE.
2. Relationship Smorgasbord

The Relationship Smorgasbord is a tool that works like a “buffet” of relationship possibilities, allowing people to consciously choose what they want to include in their relationship - whether it’s romantic, sexual, platonic, or familial. Rooted in the principles of autonomy and consent, the Relationship Smorgasbord encourages open conversations to align expectations, adjust dynamics, and ensure mutual respect.
It can be helpful both at the start of a relationship and as a way to revisit and adapt existing ones, acknowledging that needs and desires evolve over time.
You can download the Relationship Smorgasbord using the link below:
3. The Relationship Design Game

The Relationship Design Game is an interactive and dynamic tool that presents various scenarios and statements, challenging participants to collaboratively decide what they do or don’t want in their relationship while organizing their decisions visually.
The game questions cultural values often tied to relationships and encourages discussions on topics like exclusivity, family dynamics, finances, honesty, and more. It includes 95 bilingual cards (Portuguese and English) and can be played individually, as a pair, or in a group. By fostering reflection and communication, it helps create more conscious and personalized relationships.
You can explore the Relationship Design Game HERE. I hope you find these tools helpful in improving communication within your relationships!
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