GENTLE WORDS (Day 2 of 6)
Need to start at the beginning? Day 1
Take the day to think about the way you normally communicate to others.
A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, but harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1 AMP
Take a little extra time to think about how you usually speak to your spouse.
Discussions invariably end on the same note as they begin. John Gottman
Do you start off gently with, “Hey, hon.” or do you jump in with blunt or harsh words?
How’s your tone of voice? Do you sound happy to be around your sweetie, or are you sometimes impatient and sharp?
Can’t have chocolate pictures three days in a row, so …
How about a spunky squirrel planting winter nuts in someone’s garden pot?
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