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GreatMarriages

  1. "The worst prison is the closed human heart." (John Paul II)
  2. Changing the subject may indicate underlying discomfort.
  3. Listening but not commenting is appropriate at times. Remember to hear the feelings behind the words.
  4. Share information with your spouse before sharing it with friends.
  5. @RLI5050 RLI Pts 1 & 2 will be held this weekend. Great programs for Presidents Elect and Nominee!
  6. Checking out feelings first, makes for better listening.
  7. Couples can be afraid to talk with each other because past attempts to do so have been unsuccessful. Avoidance perpetuates history.
  8. To listen is to love: Accept the feelings of your spouse as acceptance leads to greater openness.
  9. Divorce stats are deceiving. The usual number you will see is 50% but in Canada the actual number is 39% (Stats. Ca.) Still too high!!
  10. Marriages will be the big winners on Wednesday night! Hockey widows/ers will have a chance to reconnect with playoff fatigued spouses.
  11. To Listen is to Love: Accept the feelings of another person. Acceptance leads to greater openness.
  12. T-Time: What yur day did to YOU, in terms of feelings, is the focus!! Unshared feelings can accumlate. Try walking for a low-key T-Time.
  13. T-Time(Talk Time): Focus on feelings. Guess your spouse's feelings. T-Times can be surprising.
  14. Daily Talks: Just act naturally and simply think out loud.
  15. Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with your friends can be special. Celebrating with your spouse is an affirmation of St. Patty's life goal-LOVE
  16. T-Time: Can be more enlightening than we anticipate. Awkwardness or feelings of artificiality will pass.
  17. @impactmillions Thank you for making the world a whole lot more interesting for a whole lot of people!
  18. T-Time (Talk Time) Check out each other's moods before doing "business."
  19. Christmas is about celebrating family relationships and friendships. Enjoy each moment with these special people!
  20. Cutting off contact, doesn't resolve old hurts.