How can my boyfriend and I communicate better?

Men’s talk is a contest because their world is full of rivalry and threats. Their speech even sounds different [Courtesy]

Hi Chris,

Why does my boyfriend and I have so much trouble communicating? It does not seem to matter what we are talking about, we end up misunderstanding each other! Even loving conversations can unexpectedly go off the rails. Yet, he is pretty honest and tries his best. But every time we start talking and, especially when it is about something serious, things quickly go wrong. What can we do to communicate better?