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| Listening skills Show your man you really care by truly listening to what he is saying. Men, since they are quieter than women by nature, are sometimes overlooked by their busy sweethearts. It’s important to take the time to find out what he is really thinking and feeling. Remember that men want to please their women and we can be overly defensive or sensitive. Next time you think he might want to say something, let him know that you won’t throw a fit, pout, or try to passive aggressively punish him. Give him an opportunity by asking questions. Ask him why he is feeling that way, how you can help him, etc. When the two of you see a women not openly listening to her husband, ask, “Do I do that?” and listen to the reply. If your sweetie says yes, apologize and listen to his suggestions. When he is talking, look him in the eyes and don’t think about what you want to say next. Instead think about what he is saying, why he might be thinking that, and how you can fix it. Many times men keep their thoughts to themselves or don’t know how to say what they are thinking, and need their women to give them a good chance to talk. To help the level of communication between the two of you grow, try starting out with questions such as “What do you think we should do tonight?” and “What did you think about today?” Both questions show him that his opinion and thoughts are important to you and he will start wanting to tell you what he thinks once he gets a good reception. Home | Back |