Jason turned to his wife of 10 years and said I feel at a loss to communicate with you. I want us to communicate and build intimacy in our relationship. I would think that after a while you would hear what I am trying to tell you. Louise looked at Jason with a look of disgust and said blah de blah de blah. I have heard this rhetoric for 10 years and it never sounds different.
It is apparent that Louise has no intent on hearing what Jason has to say and certainly has no intent to make any changes in her way of relating to him. Until there is unity in their goal and agreement on how to achieve intimacy Louise will not hear any words other than blah de blah de blah; intimacy will not be the outcome.
What does it take for God to get through to you? Do you intently listen, or do you hear blah de blah de blah?
(Isaiah 28:10) For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little.
Dr. David Hawkins is the director of the Marriage Recover Center where he counsels couples in distress. He is the author of over 30 books, including Dealing With the CrazyMakers in Your Life, 90 Days to a Fantastic Marriage, and When Pleasing Others is Hurting You. Dr. Hawkins grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and lives with his wife on the South Puget Sound where he enjoys sailing, biking, and skiing. He has active practices in two Washington cities. You can also find Dr. Hawkins on Facebook and Twitter. Dr. Hawkins offers a free, 20 minute consultation, with requests sent to his email address at drdavid@marriagerecoverycenter.com. Also, remember his guarantee at The Marriage Recovery Center: 3 Days To A New Marriage, Guaranteed! He is also excited to continue offering his special eBook, A Love Life of Your Dreams free for you to download.