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Post by Nwasha and Montsho on Sept 14, 2015 9:46:52 GMT -8
Are your communication skills W.A.C.K. (Weak/Wilthered, Annoying/Aggravating, Complicated/Controlling, and Killing your relationship)? Think back to your last argument or "complicated" conversation... What was the real issue? Where exactly did the conversation go wrong?
Watch the 7 Reasons Your Communication is Suffering with the WACKness and let us know which one is your challenge (or your mate's lol)?
Starting next week, we're sharing simple (but profound and culturally-based) things you can do to have the best, easiest, drama-free communication in your intimate relationship.
In the meantime... Here's a conversation starter Relationship Survey.pdf (202.33 KB).
Clear, safe, intimate, honest communication is the first step to deeper love and understanding!
Nya Akoma (Take Heart), Montsho & Nwasha
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Post by akanundrum on Sept 15, 2015 7:38:30 GMT -8
I am SO #3 OMG! Especially if I can accurately predict what the person is going to say. I am SO aware of it, I warn people in advance  But, when someone throws me off; a new word, new analogy or new angle they have my COMPLETE attention. I'll literally take notes with people like that. |
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Post by Nwasha and Montsho on Sept 16, 2015 9:58:22 GMT -8
Self awareness is key!  ?? At least you warn people lol One 'trick' I learned is that the conversation is not really about the facts or what the person is going to say. When you are empathetic and good at understanding people (like you are) it can seem boring or like you're just helping the person get to the point. The real reason someone's speaking is to be understood. Listening with the heart is what I call it ?. Letting someone know you get the feeling behind what they're saying is the job of the listener... |
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Post by konsciousMind on Sept 16, 2015 17:34:17 GMT -8
I can relate to #5. Sometimes I feel as though it is better to hold my tongue to avoid that confrontation. Especially when it's over the same thing
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Post by msbarnesss on Sept 24, 2015 4:23:43 GMT -8
I can also relate to #5. But unfortunately, I always land into a confrontation.
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Post by konsciousMind on Sept 24, 2015 12:58:37 GMT -8
These past few weeks I have felt the need to hold my tongue but I ended up sharing it all. Felt good afterwards.
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Post by awakewhileusleep on Sept 28, 2015 16:09:54 GMT -8
had to wait and watch this with the Mrs so my comment wouldnt be biased, so together we agreed that we have ALOT of work to do... 5 & 7 topping the list, we really appreciate this post.
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