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For all practical purposes, I strongly advocate that couples not argue. When two individuals are not sexually involved, it's a lot easier to stay detached and objective while debating or arguing. But once couples argue who are emotionally involved and particularly sexually involved, they easily take matters too personally.
As a basic rule of thumb: never argue. Rather talk over the pros and cons of something. Negotiate for what you want but don’t argue. It's possible to be truthful, open, and even express negative feelings without arguing or fighting.
A few couples fight day in and day out, and gradually their love dies. On the other extreme, a few couples suppress their true feelings in order to prevent conflict and not argue. As a consequence of suppressing their real feelings they lose touch with their loving feelings also.
It's best for a couple to discover a balance between these two extreme points. By remembering we're different and developing good communication skills, it's possible to prevent arguments without suppressing damaging feelings and conflicting ideas and wants.
Without sound role models, expressing differences and disagreements may be a really hard task. Most of our parents either didn't argue at all or when they did it swiftly escalated into a fight. Take a little time when you're not upset with your mate to discover what words work better for them and share what works better for you.
Assuming a few “prearranged agreed-upon statements” may be vastly helpful to neutralize stress when conflict comes up.
Likewise, remember that regardless how correct your wording, the feeling behind your words counts most. Even if you were to utilize the exact right phrases, if your mate didn’t feel your love, validation, and approval the stress would continue to increase. Occasionally the better solution for avoiding conflict is to see it coming and lie low awhile. Take a time-out to center yourself so that you may then come together again with better understanding, acceptance, validation, and approval.
Making a few of these changes might initially feel awkward or even manipulative. A lot of individuals have the idea that love means, “stating it like it is”. This excessively direct approach, however, doesn't allow for the listener’s feelings. One may still be truthful and direct about feelings but express them in a sense that doesn’t offend or hurt.
If you're currently in a relationship and your mate is attempting to apply some new techniques, bear in mind that they're attempting to be more supportive. Initially their expressions might appear not only unnatural but insincere. It's not possible to alter a lifetime of conditioning in a few weeks. Be heedful to appreciate their each step; otherwise they might quickly give up.
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