Marriage Course - August 30, 2012

Day 13 - Hindrances to Listening - Bad Habits

Marriage

1. Reassuring
2. Giving advice
3. Intellectualizing
4. Going off on a tangent
5. Interrupting

• these habits can prevent the speaker from saying what they're feeling and they may eventually shut down
• we need to listen first, before coming in with our contribution

Question:Take a few moments to identify your particular bad habit and then discuss this with your husband or wife.

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2. Don’t try to arbitrate every fight

  • give them space to work out their own disagreements
  • remain impartial- don’t always blame the older child or jump to conclusions
  • intervene if they are hurting each other
  • don’t allow unkind words or bullying
  • think ahead for regular issues that cause disputes: take turns when possible

What are the main causes of arguments between your children?  Or between your only child and his/her friends?

 

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