This week we talked about empathy and emotions. It is so important that we take each other's feelings seriously. Women tend to focus on emotions more than men, but that does not mean that men have less emotions than women. Empathy is so important in a marriage. The Disarming Technique is a way to show empathy toward your partner. It’s when you find truth in what the other person is saying, even if it seems totally unreasonable or fair. Try putting yourself in their shoes and see through their eyes. Another important aspect of empathy is inquiry. To do this, try to ask gentle, probing questions to learn more about what the other person is thinking. It’s just as important to share your own feelings as it is to understand your spouse’s feelings. Try using “I feel” statements such as “I feel sad when this situation happens because…” When there is a situation and you are expressing how you feel, the sentence should always start with “I,” and not “you.” When you are upset and start wit...
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