TALK THINGS OUT AND NEVER GIVE UP!

Don’t get tired of doing what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. Galatians 6:9 Each spouse carries a unique load of emotional baggage into a marriage. All of us, too a greater or lesser extent, bear painful memories and relational scars from our formative years. This baggage can cause communication problems between a husband and wife. Often, a person will hear a message vastly different from what their spouse intended to convey. These misunderstandings are common and lead to much conflicts in marriage. Choosing words carefully can help you avoid some of them. Misunderstandings are sure to come, and when they do, the best way to deal with them is to keep communicating. Never give up trying to express your feelings, and never give up trying to understand your spouse. Communication can be hard work, but the rewards are worth it! What will you do to better communicate to your spouse?