Comments on: Listening – The Universal Love Language

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:23:22 +0000

You should try reading “Love & Respect” by Eggerichs. The love languages book is good to help make you aware of differences. But Eggerichs brings out much more simple points that can be applies in any situation. Its more towards men and women rather than differences among all people.

By: John Eells

John Eells — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:12:11 +0000

I knew a guy who broke off the end of a Q-tip in his ear and it was in there for like two years. Then it finally came out and he was so amazed by what he could hear.

It has taken me a long time to listen even half-way decently to Jill, I mean really listen like the Q-tip had just come out.

Which reminds me, my dad is planning to get cochlear implants soon. I wonder if he’ll be able to “hear” me any better?

By: thunderbeard

thunderbeard — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:50:50 +0000

I totally agree, Troy. Listening is an art form.

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:28:07 +0000

Tell Melanie that I feel her pain. Joe & I have had many conversations about “I told you that last week!” Joe must be a Unitasker too! LOL

By: Troy

Troy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:06:33 +0000

The real challenge comes in hearing what your partner is saying outside of his/her words…

The fact is that most of us hold back in our words what we are really trying to communicate… or have trouble expressing in words what we’re really trying to say…

That is the main reason why couples counseling can be so good for marriages… because there is a mediator… or a translator there to help interpret what each person is trying to say to the other.

By: Tildet Schoenbrot

Tildet Schoenbrot — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:23:08 +0000

Great post! Listening is very vital in every relationship. It is also important that we know our partner’s love language for us to be able to show them how we feel in a way that is fulfilling to them.

http://growingwithtruth.com/blog/118/how-to-identify-love-languages/