Whenever Joe has problem,he will say to himself, " I won't tell my wife how discouraged I feel today.
I'm a man.My wife must not think that I can't handle my problems."
It's not good for a man to be alone.according to Genesis 2:18.
A man and wife are no longer two.They are one. According to Mathew 19:6.
What are the Barriers to communication?
In Europe, Asia, Africa, America and everywhere else, many couples fail to communicate.Why? Because they allow barriers to stop their communication; barriers such as 'fear,' 'too busy,' and so on.
Let's talk about Fear!
It's a sad that some husbands make their wives fear them. Fear use to destroy communication.God says a wife must " Submit" to her husband, but not " FEAR" him.
Wive, submit to your husband.according to Ephesians 5: 22.
There's no fear in love.Love removes fear.according to 1 John 4:18.
Too Busy!
For Example : Dan and his wife.
Dan says, " My wife and I are so busy with our jobs and with church,we have no time to communicate." I advised you to take time to communicate,no matter what.
Don't be overly busy.Eliminate some of your activities.And find ways to serve God together.
Not Listening!
Another barrier to communicate is failure to listen.Sometimes when Carol is speaking,I think of something I want to say.
As she is talking, I'm waiting for a chance to tell her my great idea. But while I'm waiting, I'm not listening.
Or sometimes when she is talking,I see that she is mistaken about some small point. While she is Speaking, I'm planning the words I will use to correct her.
But while I'm planning, I'm not listening.
Whenever Carol is speaking, I should focus my mind on her. I should really listen.Then, If I'm still not sure what she means, I should ask, "Are you saying.....or do you mean.......?"
So each time your husband/ wife communicate with you you have to be careful to listen. Not listening kills communication.
