Speaking affirming words is one of the five love languages.
• the words we speak to our teenagers can stay with them for the rest of their lives
• tell them of your love and pride in them affirm them (not just when they please you; not just for their achievements)
• affirm their looks
• aim at five positive comments for every one negative comment
• find things for which to praise them
• loving words build confidence and affect their attitudes
• loving words can be spoken and written
Question: Which of the five expressions of love do you find hardest to show to your children?
We give an opportunity to practice effective listening.
Take turns spending one minute telling your husband or wife about a happy memory of something that happened to you before you met. The listener should then summarize what they have heard, taking particular care to describe their partners feelings. This will show that they have been listening and empathizing with what their partner felt.
