FAMILY RELATIONS

Communication

• Be a good person - Satan is a good communicator but that doesn't mean he is good or has good relationships
• Soft start - first 30 seconds, be careful how you start the conversation, if it's too harsh, it is unlikely the communication will go well
• Repair attempt - take a break if you need to, before emotions take over
• Husband giving up control - husbands are tempted to run the show
• I- messages - when you feel overwhelmed focus on your own emotions, talk about how you feel instead of accusing somebody
• Listening - one of the most important parts of communication. It shows you are selfless and care about others
• Clarify the issue at the right time - find the right time for both of you, plan it if you have to
• Don't judge - people who feel judged will be resentful to our remarks

Follow these patterns, don't rely on being "natural", if you were, you would tear each other apart.
It requires a lot of planning and self-control. Putting others first.

Conflict - can destroy our relationship or give us opportunity to grow, progress and resolve our problems. That depends how we handle it.

Power - use it for good purposes, don't use it to control others but to help. (Have a good influence on your family).

Family Council - counsel with your family - spouse and children, edify each other and include the Lord in the decision you will make.