Dear
Friends,
Please answer the five following questions and forward them to every
woman you know who is in an intimate relationship. Answers can be
sent to me at compassionpower@compassionpower.com.
Question One: How does the man in your life respond when you say,
"Honey, we need to talk." (It's pretty certain that he
doesn't say, "I thought you'd never ask! I've been dying to
share my feelings about our life together and to tell you how much
you mean to me. And I especially want to hear how you feel about
us and how you want me to change so I can make you happy.")
Question Two: When you're a passenger while your man is driving,
and you startle at something you see or hear on the road, how does
he respond? (He probably doesn't say, "Oh, Sweetheart, was
I driving carelessly, let me slow down so that you will be comfortable?")
Question Three: When your man complains about finances or spending,
do you then struggle with a mysterious urge to buy more things?
Question Four: Did you ever notice that if you are anxious about
how your husband is dealing with the kids, he gets angry at you,
even if you don't say anything to him?
Question Five: Has your man ever complained that he can't feel close
to you unless you have sex and you countered by saying that you
can't have sex with him unless he feels close?
These questions point to an unconscious, automatic emotional dynamic
between men and women, which, though invisible, undermines relationships
and destroys most relationships, as discussed in our new book, How
to Improve Your Marriage without Talking about It: Finding Love
Beyond Words.
Sincerely,
Steven Stosny, Ph.D.
Patricia Love, Ed. D.
email:
stosny@compassionpower.com
web:
http://compassionpower.com