FamilyLife Blended® con Ron L. Deal

Now here’s a funny one: sometimes, when we’re feeling insecure in our marriage, we yell at our spouse so they’ll come closer. Yeah, right!

Getting negative when we just want to be held—it’s human nature. We’re kind of like my dog that barks at people and greets them with their teeth showing. I know all she wants is to be picked up and held, but they think she’s attacking. Put your teeth away and stop barking. Calm yourself and present your need in a way that it can be received. Something like, “I’ve been feeling a little disconnected lately. Any chance we can spend some time together?” Go on, give it a try, and see what happens.