Want better conversations?
96% of our conversations end the way they start. If we want to have better conversations in our marriages and families, especially about hard or scary topics, starting off gently really helps. Especially if talking about something outside of God’s design, because: Brothers and sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. Gal 6:1 It’s too easy to confront things without realizing we could set ourselves for similar challenges/issues. When I talk to people about how to bring up hard conversations, I invite them to make sure they aren’t coming to the person with any words or tones we wouldn’t be ok hearing. Speak to others as we would have them speak to us. Another way to say that is: make sure you fall on your sword before you swing it.