Communication

• Have you ever seen a couple who ever have their children smack dab in the middle of them all of the time?
• Have you ever seen a child clinging over their mother and distant from their father?
• In times of sickness or emergency have you ever seen the mother with the child in the Doctor's office and the father is no where to be found?

Men and women react to situations differently. Many times this can cause problems within the family. Mom may think that in times of distress the father doesn't care. Dad might be worried sick in reality, but finds that the only thing he can do to help would be to get the car keys and get them to the doctor quickly or stay at work because he is not "needed." The child may think that only the mother cares for them. 

All of these misconceptions and confusions can be cleared up with communication. People are different and react different, but through communication we are able to understand "why" people do the things they do. Communicate, it is key! Break down the barriers by being close to your family. Sit by your spouse. Fathers, embrace your children. Communicate and show your love for your family.

“So the whole war is because we can't talk to each other.” 
― Orson Scott Card, Ender's Game

“Assumptions are the termites of relationships.”

― Henry Winkler

“To love someone with all of your heart requires reaching them where they are with the only words they can understand.” 
― Shannon L. Alder