We are almost done with this book, but I feel I could re-read it again! I love the tools, suggestions and concepts that I can apply, not just to my marriage, but also to other important relationships. I have found empathetic listening to be especially helpful with my kiddos and minimizing differences to cast a different light on interactions with my mother-in-law.I also appreciate the strategy dedicated to the relationships or at least times in a relationship when the other person isn't interested in improving the relationship. We are both unique individuals who are always changing and moving and feeling, but we are definitely not always on the same page. Knowing that I can do something to improve my outlook and the atmosphere of our home is power I didn't always recognize.
How about you? How has this information impacted you? Have you implemented any of the strategies?
Next weeks post will also be on Wednesday, due to Christmas. I will be wrapping up this book with Phase III.
Posting about the next book for the new year later this week!
differences is the whole point of in-laws. If you were the same, the family would struggle to move forward. Differences is what helps a family to expand, include new members and grow.
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