ALTARPRENEUR
  • HOME
  • RESOURCES
  • CONTACT
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • HOME
  • RESOURCES
  • CONTACT
  • SUBSCRIBE

ALTARMARRIAGE

GO to BLOGS

For Couples: A Simple Tip For Deeper Communication

9/22/2021

 
Picture
Whether you recently got married or you've been married for several years, intimacy is important.

The men reading this probably thought immediately of sex. Yes, that's important, but keep in mind, it's a byproduct of spiritual and emotional intimacy, just as I wrote about HERE. I'm talking about intimacy in communication. Sharing, dreaming, exploring, challenging, learning, listening, explaining, and so much more. The problem is, it doesn't just happen. You have to work at it.

Here's a simple tip: Don't start with verbal communication. Start with written communication.

For the last few years, Daniela and I have been using a journal that we write in and then give back to each other. I even drew pictures in it to make it more creative and entertaining. Make it your own. I haven't wrote in it as much as I would have liked but it's getting better. The key is to keep it somewhat consistent and the purpose is to allow the written communication to spark/lead to verbal communication. Sometimes the entries are long and deep, other times they're short and simple.

So, if you have a spouse who is not very talkative and finds it hard to keep a discussion, grab a journal. Or, even if both of you have no problems with verbal communication, this is still a great way to keep the fire burning! Start small, maybe a simple love note or a thoughtful 'thank you.'

The back and forth creates a sense of excitement and the both of you start to look forward to the next entry. When you're done writing, place the journal in a spot where you know your spouse will see it, like on the table by their side of the bed or on an office chair. Again, make it your own!

Comments are closed.

    ABOUT

    Short, Biblical lessons and free resources on all things love & marriage. A pocket-guide for married couples and for single adults who want Gods best for their life.

    ARCHIVES

    February 2023
    December 2022
    June 2022
    February 2022
    October 2021
    September 2021
    July 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020

    Categories

    All
    Communication
    Daily Altar
    Family
    FREE
    Growth
    Intimacy
    Jesus
    Love
    Parenting
    Prayer
    Problems
    Sex
    Singles
    Spiritual Disciplines
    Standards
    Video
    Worship

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    RSS Feed

Us

About
​Devotional
​Contact Us
​
Blog
​Subscribe


You

​Altar Weekend
​Altar Survey
​Covenant Planner
​
Family Mission Statement
Picture

Keep The Fire Burning


Our mission is to meet with God every
​day and help others do the same.

© COPYRIGHT 2021 ALTARPRENEUR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.