Communication in Marriage

How do you feel when your spouse tells you “we need to talk”? Do you get excited? Or do feel a surge of dread, anticipating an unpleasant conversation about what may have gone wrong? Most marriage experts would affirm that communication is key in marriage — but  just how can spouses do so effectively? Neal [...]

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Effective Communication

How do you feel when your spouse tells you “we need to talk”? Do you get excited? Or do feel a surge of dread, anticipating an unpleasant conversation about what may have gone wrong? Most marriage experts would affirm that communication is key in marriage — but  just how can spouses do so effectively? Neal Black, the former [...]

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Secret Communication Basics

Communication is a complicated skill. It’s almost a science.  Often there are unspoken rules to communicating that not many people are aware of.  In this video, James goes through the unspoken rules.  Are you communicating your thoughts effectively? What are your barriers to communicating properly? Next: Three Things That Can Kill Communication Related Readings: What [...]

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Three Killers of Effective Communication

Has fear stopped you from voicing your needs and wants? Fear, pride, and confusion have the power to not only affect your relationships but also your communication with others. With practice and planning you can take control of your communication habits. James MacNeil discusses ways to overcome the three killers to effective communication. Next: How [...]

If you find yourself frustrated, stifled, pushed, or confused about your current relationship or by the people you attract, take a look at the communication in your relationship and your relationship communication style. Is your approach to communication well-matched with your current partner or with people you tend to attract? If so, you will tend [...]

Misunderstanding leads to breakups About one in two marriages ends in a divorce these days. We are all too familiar with the various problems that can lead to a breakup. Arguments can begin at sunrise and not stop until after sunset. This kind of fragile relationship is like a time bomb ready to explode at [...]

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Importance Of Marital Communication

If your family communicated mostly non-verbally and your spouse grew up in a home where they argue for the fun of it, it can make for some interesting communication. Have you been burned in the past by using words carelessly? A marriage conference could change your marriage forever. Related: Do You Want To Resolve Your [...]

Blah, blah, blah! All too often the words we speak come across as meaningless chatter. Communication, the transmitting of information from one person to another is such a common part of our lives that we engage in it without giving the words we speak much thought. Our communication techniques can devalue those we are closest [...]

As you seek God with all of your heart, He promises to personally reveal Himself to you. The Father longs to speak with His children every moment of the day. So you might ask: How does the Father speak to us? First and foremost the Father speaks us through His written word. The Father has spent [...]