SOLUTION TO RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

COMMUNICATION TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

     Communication is the act of transferring information from one person to other or to a group of people. It could be verbal or non verbal. but we are going to dwell on the verbal type of communication.

NOTE: Every relationship ranging from casual to intimate, marital or organizational, do face communication problem or gap at one time or the other. This is not a tabuul . In fact do not pray for a conflict free relationship(marriage). 

Here are some communication tips that will help save your relationship ( marriage ). 

1. PRINCIPLE OF FIRST RESPONSE: Conflict in relationship (marriage) is not determined by the person who initiates it. But the person who responds. Proverbs 15:1" a soft answer turns away wrath", Luke 20:19-26. When your partner speaks harshly, you have options either to respond harshly so there will be conflict, or to respond softly.
2. THE PRINCIPLE OF PROPER TIMING: The success of communication can be maximize if the timing is properly chosen. Proverbs 15:23, Ecclesiastics 3:1. 
3. THE PRINCIPLE OF SILENT: There are times silent could be the best answer. Depending on how it was done. James 1:19-20. Nothing good can come out of an angry man. And remember, any spoken word can not be retrieved.
4. THE PRINCIPLE OF GOOD AND WISE EXPRESSION: The bible says, let your word be seasoned with salt. Every one has right and freedom of speech. But, then is good you give second thought to your choice of word on your partner. That is why                1 Corinthians 10:23 says"all things are lawful, but not all things  are helpful.....". Do not give room for assumption. Ask necessary questions.
5. THE USE OF SOME MAGICAL WORDS: Words like, am sorry, thank you, please, forgive me, don't be offended, will go along way, if you make it part of you to bring success in communication so long as relationship is concern.
6. THE PRINCIPLE OF PRAYER, PATIENCE AND TOLERANCE: Success in communication in relationship is more likely when you invite God to be an active participant in our marriage. The heart of a man is in the hand of the Lord Proverbs 21:1. Many failed in the battle, because they waited till the hour of battle. And others succeed because they gained their victory on their knees long before the battle. Prayer is the key.

Marriage is an institution by God. In Genesis 1:31, God saw that everything He made was very good including marriage. There is no perfect marriage. The only good marriage, is the marriage both couples have decided to achieve success.

Wishing you heaven on earth in your marriage.  

YOU ARE LIFTED FOR LIFE.