Lisa was about to explode. Her husband of 8 years came home early from work, plopped down on the couch and asked, “what’s for supper?” After a full day of caregiving for her 18 month old and kindergartner, she was tired and stressed. And his first communication with her was one that really pushed her buttons.
Full body attention is how we tell our spouse they are the most important and highest priority in our world in that moment.
Holidays can be a stressful time for couples and families. Negative patterns of interaction can multiply as almost all communication becomes focused on the tasks of the holiday. Frequently feelings are hurt in the mix and there are long periods of negative emotions and energy.
Turn your relationships around during the holidays by implementing these tips for making memories!
You may believe that you know your spouse very well. Frequently we find that couples who have been married the longest fall into the trap of assuming they know more about their spouse than they actually do. Let go of your assumptions and what you think they will say and focus instead on really listening to their heart and sharing yours.
