i have been thinking lately about how awesome it was to go to the marriage celebration at WSU a couple weeks ago. one way to make information stick in your own head is to share it, so lucky for you!
THIS is the link to strongermarriage.org. at the bottom of the page are some of the handouts from the classes. (which, in my opinion, never do a good class justice, but nevertheless are good to read)
Richard and Linda Eyre were the keynote speakers this year. there are so many great things that they said, but i will share what was hit a cord with me.
since it's Monday, here is a pointer they gave about communication and talking about things that kind of get on your nerves.
Richard believes that "some things are better left unsaid" is true for some relationships but not for marriage. it is just when you say them that matters.
they decided that they would "save it for Sunday". i love this because: 1. if you know you will have an opportunity to talk about something, it can be easier to let it go in the moment. 2. because if it stays in your mind until Sunday, it must be important. (sometimes it's just a bad day and there is really nothing that Zach did, it's just me.) 3. because it gives me a chance to calm down and think things through. the way you say something is just as important as what you say...it might actually be more important.
the other thing they do for their "Sunday sessions" is talk about their upcoming week. this always helps me and Zach!
so, the apple for the day is to talk about a day that is good for you to have a "session". If Sunday isn't good, pick another day. But make time to talk to each other about things!
Have a great week! more gems to come!
THIS is the link to strongermarriage.org. at the bottom of the page are some of the handouts from the classes. (which, in my opinion, never do a good class justice, but nevertheless are good to read)
Richard and Linda Eyre were the keynote speakers this year. there are so many great things that they said, but i will share what was hit a cord with me.
since it's Monday, here is a pointer they gave about communication and talking about things that kind of get on your nerves.
Richard believes that "some things are better left unsaid" is true for some relationships but not for marriage. it is just when you say them that matters.
they decided that they would "save it for Sunday". i love this because: 1. if you know you will have an opportunity to talk about something, it can be easier to let it go in the moment. 2. because if it stays in your mind until Sunday, it must be important. (sometimes it's just a bad day and there is really nothing that Zach did, it's just me.) 3. because it gives me a chance to calm down and think things through. the way you say something is just as important as what you say...it might actually be more important.
the other thing they do for their "Sunday sessions" is talk about their upcoming week. this always helps me and Zach!
so, the apple for the day is to talk about a day that is good for you to have a "session". If Sunday isn't good, pick another day. But make time to talk to each other about things!
Have a great week! more gems to come!
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