Subject: Hello
Main Points
Look at each other when you talk.
Treat your spouse in a way that shows she or he really matters to you.
Show affection and touch each other.
A disagreement does not have to escalate into an argument.
Family of origin dynamics can vary considerably between spouses.
Identifying one’s life purpose can occur at an early age.
Excellence in one area of your life does not compensate for being underdeveloped in others, such as the ability to understand feelings and communicate with your spouse.
Agreeing to do something does not mean you understand the impending challenge or pain.
Apologize when you are wrong.
Speak the truth in love. Secrets between spouses are rarely helpful.
People who are relationally challenged can still love God and their family, and serve others effectively while they continue to grow.
Sometimes God’s path for you is painful.
Me Questions
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2) How do you show affection? How do you like to be shown affection?
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3) Do you have a sense of your life purpose? If so, what is it at this time? What are your strengths? (No need for false humility)
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4) What are your weaknesses? (No need for self-condemnation)
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5) Are you able to apologize when you are wrong? If not, why?
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6) What have you agreed to do in your life that turned out to be more challenging and painful than you thought it would be? Why was it so?
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7) What does speaking the truth in love mean to you?
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We Questions
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9) How do the dynamics of your families of origin differ?
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Your Thoughts
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