5 Things A Woman Can Do To Improve Her Relationship -- Right Now!
(1)) Instead of complaining, whining, or raising your voice, speak softly with clear, concise, respectful, and loving language.
How do you do that? Before you “react” stop for however long you need in order to calm yourself. Walk away explaining that you need to collect your thoughts before continuing. Then plan what you want to say. Sometimes I even write down what I need to communicate so I remember what I need to say. Then, when it’s time to talk about it, I ask that I be allowed to finish before he speaks. You'll be surprised how well this works. He'll stay open to what you need to say, you'll be heard, and if you continue throughout the conversation as two people who love each other your relationship will begin to blossom.
Benefit to you? You will get his attention, his cooperation, and his respect.
Why does it work? Men need clear, concise, unemotional language to be able to hear you. Otherwise, they shut it out completely. And we all know how good they can be at doing that.
(2)Look for ways that he makes you happy and let him know . . . regularly.
Some examples might be: “It makes me happy that you like solving problems for me,” or, “You make me feel wonderful when you tell me you love me,” or, “It makes me happy that you help with the kids...and they love it.” One of the chapters in my book, Men Made Easy, is titled: "Why Men Are Driven To Make Women Happy." Letting him know you're
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