Smart Listening for Couples - Softcover

"He never hears a word I say." "She doesn't have a clue what I'm talking about." Nothing contributes to the breakdown of communication more than the simple failure to listen. But what does it mean to fully listen to each other? How can you communicate on an intimate level and keep communicating even when conflicts arise? Find clear and practical answers in Smart Listening for Couples. You will discover facts you never knew about yourself, your spouse, and the intricacies of communication, including: * differences between his and her talk and fighting styles * the art of listening through nonverbals * using creative questioning * the "fabulous four-minute formula" for marital bonding * how to get the not-so-verbal person talking Enjoy a stronger, more intimate marriage as you become a better listener and communicator through Nancy Van Pelt's enlightening guide. Nancy Van Pelt conducts seminars around the world on family relationships and is the author of twenty books. She is certified as a family life educator and family and consumer science professional. Van Pelt and her husband live in California.

Nancy Van Pelt conducts seminars on family relationships across North America and around the world. Certified as a family life educator and family and consumer science professional, she has written twenty books on family life. She and her husband, Harry, live in Fresno, California.