George Bernard Shaw was attributed to saying, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” This problem that Shaw observed is often the result of one or more factors happening unbeknownst to the individual speaking. Something was spoken, but… what was said was misinterpreted. the recipient was distracted and did not…
My husband’s favorite singer is Van Morrison. In fact, when we got married, I used to joke that Van Morrison was the third partner in our marriage as his music was always playing in the house. Our three daughters know the words to quite a few of his songs off by heart because his music was…
Sometimes I pretend to be one of those people who really loves healthy food but, when I’m honest with myself, it isn’t true. Actually, one of my all-time favorite foods is pizza. Every time I dig into that cheesy, delicious carb-load, I am reminded of a story I heard in high school. Matt and Jennifer…
Before my husband, Ryan, and I got married we asked those who had been married for a while what the most important skill to have as a couple was. We were told some pretty interesting things. However, time and time again we were told that it was open and effective communication. That seemed easy enough…
Words can have a powerful and profound impact on someone. It is about more than just words floating through the air; it is about what we communicate and how we communicate it. Paying attention to what we say and how we say it is essential, particularly in relationships. Importance of Communication Research shows that negative…
