I love to talk. I asked my husband one day what he thought one of my gifts were and do you know what his response was? The gift of gab. I laughed out loud, followed by immediate agreement because since I was a child, this mouth has been going. I can’t fault the man for stating the obvious. Indeed, I am pretty chatty.
It’s not a bad thing, though. In many instances, being a chatterbox has served me well. I’ve learned a lot, met some wonderful people, and enjoyed countless meaningful conversations. I’ve been able to use my gift to serve others in a numbers of ways. But, as I get older, I have to admit that there is something to be said for silence. Sometimes the messages communicated by silence are far more powerful than the messages we convey verbally.
One common issue that couples have is a difference in communication styles. Sometimes one spouse wants to talk about everything, while the other believes that talking is overrated. When such a difference is present, compromises certainly have to be made. There needs to be a decision that you will both meet somewhere in the middle. If that doesn’t happen, someone will always be uncomfortable.
With all my chatty-ness, I do believe silence can be a beautiful thing. Offering a number of personal benefits, the power of silence can also strengthen your union.
Here are 4 benefits your marriage can experience through silence:
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