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Communication in Marriage: the Key to Loving Your Spouse
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Key Verse - Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification, according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear. Communication
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What is Communication? Sharing yourself, so someone can understand and relate to you, and listening to them also Time Trust Transparency ♦ Context:
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Elements: the key to your future Responsive Casual Explorative Intimate Four kinds of communication:
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Intimate Talk Experiences Thoughts Feelings Commitments Intentions
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Barriers to Good Communication Early experience of poor communication Poor self-image Fear of rejection Trying to force your ideas on someone Dwelling on the past Not taking others into account
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Using “I” statements Willing to apologize Overcoming barriers: Willing to forgive Choosing not to fight
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Active Listening: the key to knowing your spouse Active listening Report back Clarify Explore Men v Women
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Building from the center Personal spiritual walk Only God can tame the tongue Building up one another Share your journey Application: I want to be on your team I want to be your best friend I want to love you forever
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Explore, share, play, enjoy life together
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