Be Intentional In Listening To Loved Ones

By Bea Strickland

Your body language helps you say, "I'm really listening."

Here are some things you can do:

 *  Face your partner at the same level.

 *  Give eye contact.

 *  Show appropriate facial expressions.

 *  Give head nods.

 *  Lean forward a little with arms and legs uncrossed so that you look open.

It is such a compliment and a kindness to the other person to listen with careful attention. It's a wonderful gift to your partner of your time and love.

We can't always do it. Sometimes it's the coffee or the unfinished work or the sudden thoughts of things we must do that steal our attention away. 

But realize how important listening is and be intentional in paying attention to your loved ones.

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God bless your family and your marriage.

Jim Stephens