Choose a good time to communicate your needs. At the end of a stressful day at work, during loud moments at home and while cleaniing are not appropriate times to communicate.
Listen to the needs of your partner. Meeting the needs of your partner will encourage her to listen to your needs. Ask your partner how you can help her become happier, what she needs from the relationship and how you should improve her life. Eagerly express your appreciation for her.
Show that you are listening and communicating with body language.
Tell your partner your needs. Remember your partner is not a mind reader.
Avoid conflict by not judging or placing blame.
