What do you think is the number one quality or skill that contributes to a lasting, healthy, vibrant marriage?- a Sunday morning question.
from Arnie
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Communication = Listening + Expressing one’s own thoughts & feelings
Listening means not just hearing the words, but truly getting the underlying feelings. It means validating what my spouse is expressing whether I agree or not.
Expressing my... own thoughts and feelings includes taking responsibility for them, not making my spouse wrong, and accepting the fact that her possibly seeing things differently does not invalidate my own perspective.
from Michele:
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Arnie, I live yourdefinition of communication. Your wife is one lucky person!! And to everyone else, great responses so far! I wish more people " got it!"
