The Sensitive Spouse

 One of the keys in building a strong relationship is communication. How open and sensitive you are to your partner goes a long way to shape your relationship and the joy you enjoy.

Communication involves much more than words. The tone of your voice and your body language create messages as well.

Try to be sensitive to the other messages you are portraying with a calm or angry tone. Work on explaining your point truthfully and calmly, and keep your body relaxed as well.

• “If I say this, in this way; how would it impact on my partner’s feelings?”
• “How is my countenance fueling my partner’s untoward reaction?”

If you expect to get along with your spouse, you will. Talking respectfully and looking for creative solutions to the problems you face as a couple and as parents will go a long way in creating a strong and enduring marriage.

If you expect to have a confrontation, you will. If you expect to resolve a conflict with respect and love, you will.

Just be sensitive and your relationship will make sense!