<human>: One of the biggest issues in our relationship is communication even though we both feel like we understand each other and love each other. Her problem with me is that I am not literal, and she often takes everything that I say literally. For example, if I tell her that I am in a "dark place", she would take it that I am somewhere dimly lit, somewhere like a bar or something. I'm trying very hard to be as specific and as literal as she would like, but I am not used to communicating this way and we have realised that she often completely misunderstands what I say, which leads to quarrels.

On the other hand, because I am usually not as literal, I tend to read too much into the things that she says. For example, when she said to me that "it will be difficult to be with you in the future", I took it to mean that we do not actually have a good chance of being together in the future. However, she said that what she really meant was just that it would be difficult, that's all. I interpreted it to have the implication of us not having a future, though. This would not be a problem if she is always patient when I clarify things with her, but lately she has been getting frustrated even when am I clarifying things with her in a nice tone.

What can I do to close up the gap between us due to these communication issues? It's really taken a very big toll on our relationship, we can't fight properly because even when we quarrel we misunderstand each other. What can I do to communicate better with her? I'll have to put in most of the effort because she's too pressured by work and family issues and would rather not have to be stressed out by our relationship.

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<bot>: Girlfriend speaks and takes things very literally, I am the opposite. This leads to communication issues and clashes that take a toll on our relationship. How do I make things better between us and how do I resolve these communication issues?