Being Clear
- Published Dec 10, 2018
Relationships are challenging enough when there is clarity, but become even more difficult when or both partners fail to be clear with one another. Expecting your mate to read your mind, to know what you want them to say or do, is unfair and dangerous. Consider telling your mate what is bothering you, what you’d like from them and be clear. Be clear as well in regards to how you’d like them to treat you, what you appreciate about them and your concerns. Is this being selfish? I don’t think so. You allow them the freedom to give you what they want to give—you are simply being clear with your hopes and desires.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.
