Communicating - What is your style?

Communication happens whether we think it is or not.....Even in silence you are communicating something!

Men and women are different too, which also complicates the whole communication thing.Women most often would like a sympathetic ear to be able to share their day - with or without frustrations they have encountered. Once a man hears about any frustration or problem his lady has encountered, instead of listening attentively and providing validation and empathy, he most likely wants to jump in and do the manly thing of fixing things!!

This desire to "provide" for his lady is often met with more frustration if she simply wants him to listen.

Here is what you may find to be an interesting article on this topic:

6 Ways that Men and Women Communicate Differently

This guest article from YourTango was written by Richard Drobnick. 
"Men and women are different in many ways. They see the world through completely different perspectives. The key to understanding their differences is in the way that men and women communicate.
Here are six important communication differences that you should be aware of, to help improve your communications with your partner and make them smoother and more effective."

I hope you find the article interesting and helpful :-)

Please add your comments - they are always welcome.

Christine
Christine L Bennett
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
MAppSci-Soc-Eco (CPPP) | CMCAPA (10366), | PACFA Reg. 20566 | AIRTA Member

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Resurrect the Romance!

Is texting or sexting only for the young and dating?

According to relationship coach Michael Fiore, married couples who could use a tad more romance may like to try texting one another for a bit more spice in their relationship.

It is apparent to me that a large majority of couples who present for counselling have a sad lack of romance on their agenda. Children, work, sport, socializing and Life in general, all get in the way and overtake the space and time for romance.........if it goes unnoticed....

The point is - it does matter!! It is those simple gestures like offering a cup of tea, running a bath, romantic dinners, walks together in nature and so on....that can make all the difference. My mantra with couples seems to be to remember to keep dating!

If you are interested in reading more about Texting the romance back into your relationship, you may like to click the link to Get the Romance Back in an Unhappy Marriage.

If your relationship needs more than a little romance to become reconnected, you may like to use my new online scheduling an appointment calendar at http://caring4couples.fullslate.com/

I'd love to hear your comments....Until next time.....

Wishing you love in your life,
Christine

Christine L Bennett
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
MAppSci-Soc-Eco (CPPP) | CMCAPA (10366), | PACFA Reg. 20566 | AIRTA Member

Web: http://www.caring4couples.com.au
Email: christine@caring4couples.com.au
Tel: 1300 880 448 | Mob: 0418 226 961
Post: PO Box 420 Spit Junction Mosman 2088
Practice: Mosman Professional Centre, Level 1 Bridgepoint, 3 Brady St Mosman