Making Daily Connecting Time Intentional

By Gary Chapman

All of us know couples who seem to have a genuine sense of "oneness". Unfortunately, most of us know couples who seem unable to "get it together."  

The major difference between these two types of couples is that one has developed positive patterns of communication while the other has not.

One couple makes time for conversation, while the other simply lets things happen.

Verbal conversation is the primary process by which we share life. You will never know what I'm thinking unless I tell you and you choose to listen.  

What's so hard about that? The hardest part is making time to talk and listen.  

Why not schedule a daily conversation time, just as you schedule time for lunch? Typically, we do what we plan to do.

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Article is based on the book, The Marriage You've Always Wanted by Dr. Gary Chapman. Published by Moody Publishers.