I was somewhat disappointed but then I realized Bryan had no way of knowing my intentions. I usually return much later in the afternoon on the weekends I am at school and I had not communicated to him the intent to leave early. The great lesson for me was to ensure I get the information to him in a timely manner so he can make whatever adjustments necessary.
Today I am honoring my husband with the commitment of early communications. It would have been so easy for me to get upset with him for not being around when I got out of school but that would have been a waste of energy and time as he had no idea of my change in schedule. He also had no idea of how I wanted to spend the afternoon so I am honoring him by committing to early communications so we are both clear on intent and expectations.
Wives of the world in what way can you or do you honor your husband's with communications? How often do you have misunderstandings because of the lack of communications or miscommunicated expectations? We sometimes believe our spouse should know what we expect or intend just because it is what we may want or need. Our husband's are not in our heads; they have absolutely no way to know our intent or expectations if we have not shared them. How can you honor your husband today with clarity of communications to avoid you and him future disappointment? Please share your stories with us; we would love to hear from you.
Blessings,
Rochelle
"Communication is important; it links the hearts of two, together, making them understand what each other means." Source Unknown
2 comments:
OMG, this is so wonderful to witness. Thank you for keeping the family unit together. I come from a single parent home and I truly missed my dad not being around as a youth. He passed away this year.
Men are like leave me alone I don't feel like talking kind of guys Well. at least that's how I feel because I like to think to myself often. This is my time to interact and keep in touch with myself. However, your right communication is key but everything has it's time and place. God bless!
Shamel
Shamel,
Thank you for your comments and sharing of your story. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad as well. You are correct most men do not like to open up and I have found with my husband the key was to start slowly, ask good questions, stay curious the most sincere manner and allow him to share in a way that mattered to him. I hope you continue to find value as I share my daily story about honoring my husband.
Rochelle
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