Marriage Course - August 29, 2012

Day 12 - Hindrances to Listening - Filters

• we all listen through filters but often we are unaware of them
• when someone is speaking, our own memories, attitudes, prejudices, physical environment, lack of interest, etc. all affect what we hear
• some of the time we are listening more to ourselves than to the other person
• effective communication requires us to control the conversation in our mind

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Affectionate and appropriate touch is one of the five love languages.

  • teenagers can be embarrassed by physical affection yet also long for it
  • avoid embarrassing them
  • find appropriate moments and ways to maintain physical contact if they’re feeling self conscious

Which of the five expressions of love do you find easiest to show to your children?