ZigOn A Woman's Heart

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ZigOn A Woman's Heart

This will probably stun most readers--particularly male readers--but the

way to your wife's heart is through your ear. When you listen to her and

treat what she has to say with respect, you do more for her self-esteem

than you could with the gifts you might bring her to apologize for being

late for dinner the last three evenings. And when she feels good about

herself, it's easier for her to feel good about you.

A survey of 1,744 men and women revealed that 44% of the women said the

listening ear was more effective in helping them appreciate their own

abilities than any gift, while 48% of the men in this survey said their

self-esteem grew when they helped their wives with their problems.

Conclusion: When the husband listened to what his wife had to say, both

of them won. She feels good because he listens and he feels good because

she feels good and takes the appropriate action if any is required.

To continue with the irony of this information, 53% of the women said

they do not get all the emotional support they need from their marital

or romantic relationship. In short, the men are not listening and over

half the women are unhappy because of that. On the other side of the

scale, 65% of the men believe they are getting the emotional support

they need from their mates.

It's really ironic, isn't it, that the solution to most problems is

courteously listening and then taking appropriate action. Think about

that. Listen more carefully, and you and your mate will have a happier,

more intimate relationship.

--Zig Ziglar