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Dear Friends,
It's All About Communication...
I don't know about you, but one of the
most challenging disciplines in marriage is learning how to communicate
with each other. Just as ski slopes progress from bunny hills to
black diamonds, so conversation starters in marriage range from simple to
sizzling. But with greater risk comes greater adventure. Over the next
few issues, we'll use the "ski slope" analogy to get you
going.
So hit the
"slopes" with these questions on your next date out and watch
your relationship take off!
Level 1: Put on those skis...
1. What's your favorite hobby?
2. Tell me about the best vacation you ever
had.
3. If you won an all-expense-paid trip to
anywhere in the world, where would you go?
4. When do you feel most glad that you married
me?
5. What's the best compliment I could give
you?
6. How do you like to be pampered?
7. What are your favorite hymns or choruses?
Why are they your favorites?
8. What one question do you want God to
answer?
9. What new Thanksgiving or Christmas
tradition would you like to start this year?
10. Who are your heroes or people you've
looked up to over the years?
11. What really gets on your nerves?
12. Do I touch you enough? In what ways would
you like me to physically show my love for you in public?
13. What stresses have you been feeling the
last few months?
14. Did your parents pray for you? What did
that mean to you?
(Adapted
from 40 Unforgettable Dates with Your Mate. © 2002 by
Dr. Gary and Barbara Rosberg)
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In the next edition,
we'll take a look at the level #2 - "Bunny Hill." In April
we'll look at Levels 3 and 4 - "Intermediate", &
"Rough Terrain Ahead," and
then close out in May with slope #5 - "For Experts Only!"
Hopefully by the time you go through these questions, adapted from Dr. Gary
Rosberg's book 40
Unforgettable Dates with your Mate, you'll have a better understanding
of what is special about the spouse that God has given you.
By the way, this
month's Fan the Flame Date Nite on March 16th
is focusing on the topic of "Oneness
in your Marriage" as we continue "Making Deposits into Your Emotional Bank." To
register, click
here, or give us a call at (717) 492-9500. We would love to
have you join us!
Celebrating Marriage,
Dr. Bruce
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