A spouse ‘departs’ from the marriage when violent or emotionally abusive, whether they leave or not. A simplistic reading of 1 Cor. 7:15 can condemn the victim.
© Copyright D. Riddell, 2012
Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 59)
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A spouse ‘departs’ from the marriage
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A self confident person
If you are a self confident person, remember that some people can’t tell the difference between confidence and arrogance, especially in New Zealand.
© Copyright D. Riddell, 2012
Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 58)
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Shyness and social passivity
Shyness and social passivity, once identified, needs to be opposed by ‘joining in’. Like a muscle, one’s social skills need regular exercise.
© Copyright D. Riddell, 2012
Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 57)
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Stuck in the past?
Stuck in the past? Historic reality is not today’s reality, so we need to re-interpret the people we have judged from past times.
© Copyright D. Riddell, 2012
Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 56)
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Reassurance that we have been heard
We need reassurance that we have been heard, but “what did I just say to you?” is not the way we should get it. Better to teach them how to paraphrase, instead.
© Copyright D. Riddell, 2012
Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 55)
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