Did you know that there is a way of communicating with your husband that will completely change the way you connect with him? I recommend using Emotional Word Pictures. If you feel like your husband doesn't really understand what you say, try a few of these:

• To tell him you feel overlooked: When we were first married, I felt like a beautiful, handcrafted, leather-bound, gold-trimmed book that had been presented to you as a gift from God. At first I was received with great enthusiasm and excitement. As time has gone by, I've been put on the bookshelf to collect dust.
• To express your appreciation for his love: Your love for me is like a huge glass of iced tea on a hot summer day. It's cool and crisp, and its refreshment restores my strength and quenches the thirst of my dry, dusty soul.
• To tell him you feel overworked: The Super Bowl is over and the players file into the locker room. Dirty uniforms are thrown on the floor, along with dirty socks and muddy cleats. The players shower and slowly file out, leaving me behind. Not only do I have to clean up the mess, but no one even knows I'm here doing it.

Emotional word pictures will help you in communicating your thoughts and emotions with your spouse.

Recommended Resources:

Buy Language of Love

Buy Secrets to Lasting Love

Buy Making Love Last Forever

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