Marriage Course - August 27, 2012

Day 11 - The importance of listening

Marriage

• we can become highly selective in our listening
• most of us take listening for granted, yet it is possible to close OUR ears
• listening has the power to make our husband or wife feel loved and valued
• one of the most important skills to learn for a strong marriage
• the Bible places great value on listening effectively

Question:How do you feael when you are listened to? How do you feel when you are not listened to? To whom would you go if you needed a listening ear? What makes that person a good listener?

From Series: "Marriage"

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We look at the role of Paying Attention to Their World, Listening for Feelings & Avoiding Interruptions in effective communications.4. Show an interest in the world of your teenageres)

  • ask questions about their interests and listen to their answers
  • treat them as unique individuals with their own points of view and personal tastes

5. Listen for feelings

  • allow them to express negative emotions
  • don’t rush in with solutions right away

6. Try to avoid interrupting

  • the average person listens for only seventeen seconds

resist the desire to be defensive or to butt in and correct

What affirming words can you share with your teenager this week?  What one-to-one time can you plan?