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These Basic Truths Build Strong Marriages | Scott Kedersha

Name: These Basic Truths Build Strong Marriages | Scott Kedersha
Uploaded: 2023-03-23T16:00:40+00:00
Duration: 45 s
Channel: Dave Willis
Description: A brief conversational clip in which two speakers (one identified as Dave Willis) emphasize simple, foundational practices for strong marriages: listen…

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A brief conversational clip in which two speakers (one identified as Dave Willis) emphasize simple, foundational practices for strong marriages: listen, be kind, refrain from reactive speech, and proactively address issues face-to-face rather than ignoring them. The speakers argue that applying these basics—listening, silence when appropriate, and timely conversation—prevents problems from piling up and materially improves relationships.

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If we would learn these basics of living as forgiven people and then listening and just keeping our mouth shut, it would go such a long way. And I know it's hard, right? It's hard for me to do that. It's hard to apply. But if we would do the basics, then we would learn how to address the issues. Ignoring it is not going to make it go away. And so actually, just sitting down, face to face and, you know, talking about it on a don't let it pile up and build up. But dealing with those issues proactively will go a really long way for every couple out there.
It is we tend to overcomplicate it sometimes, but it does come down to those basic things. Are we being nice to each other? Are we listening? So if we'll start with those things, I'm telling you guys, that's gold.