“Why should I?” “Why is it always me?”
Because you want it different. And that’s enough of a reason.
- You Can Be Right or You Can Be Married, #WhereShouldWeBegin
One of the most thoughtful gifts a husband can provide. It's meaningful, thoughtful, sentimental and imbued with emotion. This is a 10/10 gift idea and anyone can do this now.
The period from prenatal to three is the most uniquely consequential window in all of human development.
It is during this period that the fundamental architecture of the brain is “wired” in ways that will serve to support - or hinder - your child’s longterm success in school and life.
Optimal development depends on stable, nurturing and attentive relationships.
In other words, it depends on YOU.
Talk, sing, and read to your baby.
Look them in the eyes.
Play.
Then do it some more.
The dividends will be lifelong.
This fantastic mother-baby interaction via guadasavarino on IG.
The benefit of applying conscious communication in your relationship is joy, free expression and feeling love every day.
The cost of careless communication in your relationship is fear, silence and resentment every day.
Choose wisely or pay dearly.
How the right 'end' in mind transforms communication
I often find there’s a ton of advice and suggestions on how to improve communication with your partner: choose the right time, pause for five seconds before replying, use active listening skills, maintain a calm voice, etc.
- Is it a heartfelt apology?
- Getting a better understanding of the what, why and how of the problem?
- Feeling validated about your emotions and why they matter?
- Getting it all off your chest and having the chance to say what you need to say?
- Reconnecting with your partner?
The Solution? "Learn the Language.” 🧠❤️
When men shift from solving to listening with empathy and curiosity, they’re able to see beyond words to the emotional experience their partner is attempting to communicate.
That is when the healing is complete, recognisable by there no longer being a word said about it in the future. It’s now “complete” for them. The wound has healed.
Embrace this learning opportunity—it’s where repair happens, and love can now grow again.