I cannot think of one person who is an exceptional
communicator – but I think I know several people who are “good” at
communicating, but I also think we all can improve.
With that being said, I think my husband is a good communicator. He is direct and
to the point with me, our children, and anyone he meets. He does not “skate”
around topics or ideas – if you ask him his opinion, he gives it to you
straight up. I like this in a
communicator because there aren’t any games or guessing. I think this trait of honesty (sometimes
brutal) is effective because I find myself still asking him for advice,
opinions, or to just be a listener even though I know I may not like what he
has to say! I have many friends who also value his ability to be straight
forward.
I do feel like there are times when I could take a lesson
from my husband and be more direct. I will be honest ,I don’t like to hurt people’s
feelings – I would rather ease into something I think may be hard for
them. I also think in early childhood, there is a
way to feel out how parents will respond to something. By easing into a conversation
you can gauge whether or not they are ready to hear and handle some
honesty. Depending on the situation
would determine if I need to change my habits!
