Productive Communication 3 Productive Communication

No Communication - No Love Communication is the Currency of Love Sacred Families No Communication - No Love Communication is the Currency of Love

Productive Communication Requires: Honesty “..speaking the truth in love...” - Eph. 4:15

Hierarchy of Needs: Women’s Needs

Hierarchy of Needs: Women’s Needs Affection Not necessarily sex Romance, cuddling, holding

Hierarchy of Needs: Women’s Needs Affection Attention The sharing of thoughts Really listening with feedback

Hierarchy of Needs: Women’s Needs Affection Attention Trust Her world, especially when there are children is supported by him She has to have confidence in him She is a priority

Hierarchy of Needs: Women’s Needs Affection Attention Trust Financial security Enough to live on and provide for the family Enough to give the children an advantage

Hierarchy of Needs: Women’s Needs Affection Attention Trust Financial security Involvement Getting involved in the home and family matters Truly providing leadership

Hierarchy of Needs: Men’s Needs

Hierarchy of Needs: Men’s Needs Sexual fulfillment It is #1 because that is the way God created them The natural production of seminal fluid in a man causes the constant need for gratification It is the greatest single struggle each man must deal with in order to mature emotionally, socially, spiritually

Hierarchy of Needs: Men’s Needs Sexual fulfillment Playmate He wants his wife to be his buddy, his friend

Hierarchy of Needs: Men’s Needs Sexual fulfillment Playmate Attractive A wife’s looks and demeanor either build up a man’s pride or brings it down

Hierarchy of Needs: Men’s Needs Sexual fulfillment Playmate Attractive Domestic support A quiet, clean, accepting home

Hierarchy of Needs: Men’s Needs Sexual fulfillment Playmate Attractive Domestic support Admiration Respect and encouragement

Survey Showed: Men are immature

Survey Showed: Men are immature Women are conflicted

Productive Communication Requires: Honesty Clarity “Feedback” method

Productive Communication Requires: Honesty Clarity Completeness Secrecy breeds mistrust

Loving marriages are a powerful witness for Christ.

Loving marriages are the brightest star in the crown of a Sacred Family.

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