Hasani follows up today with the second "A" in his AAA advice segment. (For more info from Hasani, visit www.hasani.com.)Millions of Americans have a AAA membership for roadside assistance in case of driving emergencies. But how many of you have a AAA membership for bedside assistance?
Yesterday we discussed that the As in AAA stand forAffection, Attention & Affirmation. We briefly focused on bringing affection into your relationship. Today we will discuss the power of Attention.
Giving your spouse the attention they deserve is central to maintaining a healthy, fulfilling relationship. Attention (quality time) is well spent when you focus on each other and are not distracted by other activities. An intimate dinner, time to really listen to your partner talk about their feelings or their day, a walk together holding hands--these are all examples of quality time.
There is a major difference between quality time and proximity. Proximity is physical togetherness with no focused attention on one another--watchingTV, going to the movies, etc. Your time is being occupied by something or someone other than your partner. These examples don't count as quality time.
How do you measure up with the amount of Attention (quality time) you give your partner? Does your spouse exhibit feelings of neglect and loneliness? What can you begin to do to change the atmosphere in your relationship?
1 comment:
the only attention my husband wants from me is cooking, cleaning, and having sex. but dont let another man act like he is interested in me. when I was going to school, he would have a fit when other men in my class would actually want my opinion and treat me like I had a brain.
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