“Ouch! You’re Stepping on My Air Hose!” - Webinar
Have you ever had a conflict or argument with your spouse when suddenly the issue didn’t seem to be the real issue, and the spirit of your spouse visibly deflated? You might be standing on their air hose. Based on Ephesians 5:33, we understand that, in most cases, a wife needs love just as she needs air to breathe. When her spirit deflates in front of her husband, she is likely feeling unloved or perceiving that he did something unloving. Similarly, Ephesians 5:33 indicates that a husband needs to feel respect for who he is as a human being, apart from his shortcomings. He craves her unconditional positive regard toward his inner person, even though he may outwardly fail her. So, when his spirit deflates, he is probably feeling disrespected. Just as a wife needs love like air, a husband needs respect to breathe.
Recognizing When You’ve Stepped on the Air Hose
In all marriages, there are times when one spouse fails to decode the other, or perhaps somebody says something harsh, critical, or sarcastic that angers or hurts the other person. At that moment, your mate’s face might fall, their eyes grow dark, and their tone of voice becomes icy. Others may stiffen, their eyes flash, or their voice rises. These are telltale signs that you’ve likely stepped on your mate’s air hose, deflating their inner spirit.
So what do you do when you step on your spouse's air hose, or your spouse steps on yours? I will seek to answer that. Register now.
With Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.
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Excited yet burdened about male and female relationships, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and his wife Sarah launched the Love & Respect Conferences in 1999. Based on over three decades of counseling as well as scientific and biblical research, this conference has given hope and new life to thousands of marriages. It is also a great resource for your personal or counseling library via a Love and Respect membership.
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