Listen Up

When was the last time you whispered sweet nothings in your lover's ear or slow-danced to your special song? Are you really listening to the answer when you ask about your partner's day? Through the gift of hearing, we can be comforted, excited, connected, and moved to deep levels of emotion.

Try being a little more intentional in using sound to enhance your relationship. Practice talking with a pleasing tonality. Create soothing sounds in your home environmet. Turn off the drone of the TV when no one is watching and replace it with your favorite music. Music can transport you back to the early days of your courtship and bring back all those 'lovin' feelings'. If you play a musical instrument, play it for your partner. Sing along with your partner to the tunes on the car radio. Give your partner a compliment. Try saying 'I love you' in a way that gets your partner's attention. Sharpen your listening skills and see what you may have been missing.