HOW DO YOU TAKE TURNS
I think I keep mentioning this topic when James said, “Must all be quick to listen” (James 1:19). What I mean about keeping turn, which I am also trying to adapt, is to take turns. Meaning when your partner is talking, you should be listening. The tremendous power of the listening ear is an excellent discovery of communication.
When my husband said it after our arguments, I said, “Did you hear what I said? I have to admit I have never reached my potential as a good listener; it’s my habit, and I try to change. Talking is of little value unless someone is listening.
I don’t know about you, but I want to share my experience. When your spouse is talking, it is your turn to listen. Listen to the facts and the feelings being expressed. In the past, I was so very impulsive that I didn’t even consider that I would let him express his view because he is very analytical in solving problems. But I have some ideas and opinions that I can’t wait to wait until he finishes his explanation.
Women are sensitive creatures when it comes to household and domestic chores. We women are very concerned with the house being clean, tidy, and spick and spun-looking surroundings. Chores that may not be important to you but are important to her. Men are more easy-going, easy-lucky people who are always on the go. For example, cleaning and tidying up the cluttered things around the house and fixing things that have not been done for a while also cause many problems. Although, I am not referring to all or vice versa.
Love is considerate. Suppose you accept this as your goal and objective. In that case, you will be following the biblical admonition of Philippians 2:3-4: “Don’t be selfish, don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your interests, but take an interest in others, too.”
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