"Most of our communication involves talking. Said differently, while our nonverbal communication is important, what we actually say matters a great deal. I’ve found two things true: First, I need to watch my mouth, and second, If I don’t watch my mouth, there are consequences".....
Showing posts with label truth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label truth. Show all posts
Thursday, August 22, 2024
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Speak
"Most of our communication involves talking. Said differently, while our nonverbal communication is important, what we actually say matters a great deal. I’ve found two things true: First, I need to watch my mouth, and second, If I don’t watch my mouth, there are consequences".....
Labels:
communication,
marriage,
motives,
truth,
wisdom
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Speaking Truth in Marital Conflict
"We know that when couples use words like always, never, and only to describe each other’s behavior or to express a complaint, it will not help to resolve their conflict. These words exaggerate and overgeneralize in a way that provokes a spouse to defensiveness. Instead of considering and talking about their spouse’s concern, an accused spouse will be tempted to prove that they are not always guilty of this or that behavior".....
https://www.ccef.org/speaking-truth-in-marital-conflict/
Labels:
communication,
conflict,
truth
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
3 Ways Fictional Marriages can Sabotage Real Ones—and How to Get it Right
"we need to identify them so we can purposefully replace the wrong approaches and expectations with the right ones".....
https://shaunti.com/2022/04/3-ways-fictional-marriages-can-sabotage-real-ones/
Labels:
expectations,
fantasy,
truth
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Straight Talk To The Guy Thinking About Leaving His Marriage
"There’s a little verse in the Bible that says, 'There’s nothing new under the sun' and I see that everyday as a marriage coach. The same thoughts that nearly destroyed my marriage are destroying marriages all over the place"......
Labels:
fresh start,
lies,
separation,
stay strong,
truth
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Little Things Make a Big Difference in Marriage
"I want to encourage you today. With a simple truth that I’ve seen strongly in our research over the years: that some very small adjustments can make a big difference to transform struggling marriages".....
Labels:
encouragement,
hope,
little things,
truth
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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