The Challenge of Communication

This week in class we discussed good ways to communicate with our spouse. The example of the what prophets of the Church do every week fit really well into our discussion and helps us to know what we should be doing on our own homes. Before discussing things to one another, we need to speak love and gratitude to each other. We should try to say specific things, maybe something that happened that week even. Then it is important to pray together before having a serious discussion, so that the Spirit can be present. We can pray for guidance, love for each other and the Lord, to be calm and not let emotions get out of hand, and gratitude. Another thing couples can do to make their communication with one another better is to go to the temple to discuss very serious topics. It's impossible to feel angry in the temple, and it's a place where you can feel your love for another and the Lord.