Session 2: Huh? What did you Say?
(Communication)
Communication is a huge problem in marriage. Most of the time we believe communication is about speaking and no one wants to listen. Most problems in communication can be solved simply by listening what the other person has to say. “Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger” –James 1:19
Happily married couples differ from unhappily married couples in the following ways:
· They talk more to each other.
· They have a wider range of subjects available to them to talk about.
· They keep the lines of communication open at all times.
· They show more sensitivity to each other feelings.
1. What can you do to help your spouse and you to communicate better?
2. Do you listen to your spouse? If not, why don’t you listen to them?
3. Here are some barriers on why communication is difficult: