Note from Bob: Happy Valentine’s Day! Husbands, you have no doubt already ordered flowers and made reservations for a special dinner! What else might she want? In today’s post Mark Merrill has given all of us desperate husbands exactly what we need in order to give our wives the Gift of a Great Conversation. Wives, what might you do to make sure your husband sees this post? (Please share your ideas below – Thanks)
The best remedy for marriage conflict is marriage communication. Disagreements, fights, impasses, separations and divorce can be traced back to poor communication more than any other factor. Likewise, listening amounts to some of the best relationship medicine around. Listening works best when we ask good questions. Good questions indicate bona fide concern. The man who asks good questions is already well on the way to communication excellence. The best questions also serve as conversation starters. Remember, you are interested in her. But, once you start talking, she’s going to ask stuff too. The more you know each other on a deep level, the easier it is to fall in love all over again. Here are 10 questions to ask your wife every year:
– I’d like to see less TV time and more family time with one another at home.
– We’re not eating together enough. I’d like to see dinnertime valued a little more. -We say can’t afford a family vacation, but then we eat out 2-3 times a week. Maybe we should shift that one around!
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Mark Merrill is the president of the national non-profit organization, Family First , and the voice of a daily radio program called The Family Minute. He recently authored the book, All Pro Dad: 7 Essentials to Be a Hero to Your Kids . He is an energetic advocate for the family, speaking at conferences and events hosted by major companies and organizations, NFL teams, as well as special engagements for dignitaries. Mark and his wife, Susan, live in Tampa, Florida and have adult five children
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