Listen Well

We all value being heard. If there is one thing you can do lovingly for your mate today, it may be to listen well. Don’t just hear the words that he/ she says, but rather listen for the ‘heart’ of their words. What are they saying between their lines? Reflect to them that you are listening and work at understanding them. This will be a true gift to them. Scripture says, “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger” (James  1:19).

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.