Pick a day and record how many times you use sarcasm, ridicule, judgmental statements, make accusations, or put downs toward your mate, spouse, or children(biological or non-biological). Make a conscious decision to work on replacing these unhealthy habits with respectful, practical, and positive styles of communicating. Communicating poorly leads to numerous family issues, including repeated family conflict, ineffective problem-solving, lack of intimacy, and weak emotional bonding.
So the next time you communicate with your spouse, mate, or children, remember that healthy communication is essential to building and sustaining strong marital, parent-child, and sibling relationships.
A well informed family makes a HAPPIER and STRONGER family!
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