Don't stop talking and don't stop listening

COMMUNICATION 101

"Who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God."


"Communication is to a relationship what breathing is to the body. Don't stop talking and don't stop listening." Dr. Gary Chapman

To me Speaking with another person about your feelings is like opening the door to your heart.

We don't like that. It's unprotected, unguarded and able to become hurt by even a sliver of negativity.

How do we make sure that this does not happen?

There's really no way to prevent it, but we hpe to create a relationship with someone who will be not only our freak in the bed, but our friend.

A friend should have access to weave their way through your unguarded territories without fear of getting hurt or being hurt. Havign a friend with your partner creates a clear path to healing and loving more between the two of you.

We all hope this happens to us. We pray for a relationship with our partner where we can feel safe and secure knowing that they are our friend and they will protect and be careful with the fragile heart we lay at their feet.

To ensure this, we have to really become friends with our partner. Not that temporary kind where you're only liking each other because you have great sex, but like them as a person. Want to talk to them about things going on in each other's lives and really be there for one another.

That's what friends do.

Just because you have sex with this person does not mean you cannot speak to them about what's most vulnerable to you.

An open line of communication is very important and friends have this, cherish this and love this about each other.

Be friends with your partner and certainly your relationship will strengthen grow and insure longevity.