Psychological Matters

Thought: My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. James 1:19-20 If each gender has a radically different view of the world and communicates from this perspective, how do you deal with the inevitable conflicts that will occur? Here are some simple techniques and suggestions to get you through these rough spots. First, expect misunderstandings to occur. If you expect occasional communication errors, then you won't be surprised, and your attitude will more likely be supportive, open, and cooperative, making it easier to resolve any conflicts that arise. It is easy to believe that you consistently and accurately share your thoughts, opinions, and views. This perspective, however, will lead you to assume that when miscommunications occur they are the listener's fault. This, in fact, may be correct, but your stance will make ne