Relational maturity

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Do you know what your love languages are?

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Do you know what your love languages are?

Have you heard of “The Five Love Languages”, by Dr. Gary Chapman? As I counsel couples I have found that couples benefit from understanding two key concepts. First of all, you have a love tank. Secondly, you fill love tanks by using the five love languages. Give thought to what your love languages are and what the love languages are of your loved ones. Doing so has the power to dramatically improve the quality of your relationships.

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The Apology Conversation

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The Apology Conversation

Apologizing effectively is a fundamental capability necessary for relational maturity. This week I outline how to apologise effectively using the acronym AIRRRR. It begins with admission of guilt and the impact on the other person.

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How To Build Your Spouse’s Self-Confidence

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How To Build Your Spouse’s Self-Confidence

People will always live out how they see themselves. So it’s important for us to build our partners up. The result of having a sense of confidence is that in the face of life’s challenges you have a strong sense of “I’ve got this”, “I will handle it”, “Let’s do it!”.

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The Art of Listening in Marriage

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The Art of Listening in Marriage

The best marriages stem from intentionally studying your spouse. Listening is one of the primary vehicles for truly learning about your spouse. This enables a relationship where there is trust, connection and meaningful intimacy.