Marriage Course - August 31, 2012

Day 14 - Practicing Effective Listening

We give an opportunity to practice effective listening.

Question: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.

From Series: "Marriage"

Study Guide

More From "Marriage"

Powered by Series Engine

Make marriage time a commitment that you stick to every week. It should take priority over other demands such as work, going out with friends. playing sports, and even parenting.

Protect this time from interruptions and distractions such as the telephone, the computer, visitors, the television, and long working hours.

Tell your partner what have been the most special times you have shared together as a couple. Be  specific. Explain why they were special to you.