How to Be a Real Team Player!

With fall in full swing it is undoubtedly the most exciting time of the year for football fans. It’s a gallant team effort that makes a team great, and it is also how they win games.  Games cannot be won with just one man on the field. Being a team player is a necessary part in our family life as well. If you are a team player in your home great, you know the basics. If not perhaps these tips can help get you on the right track.

1. Be responsible. Excepting responsibility for our own actions isn’t always easy. Things like pride and the need to be right get in the way of progress. Take responsibility for your actions admit when you are wrong and move on. If you are suppose to be somewhere on behalf of your child, wife or husband for a life event or otherwise,  be there and be on time.

2. Listen. This can be one of the hardest things to do. For some men they often try to figure out a solution before hearing the problem completely. We all need to make sure we are actively listening to each other and to our children. No comparing, guessing or judging aloud, just active listening.

l3. Be supportive. This is a big ! Showing your support is a game changer. Your support can change the life of your loved one. It’s uplifting and priceless. You may not have great skills, oh but when you can show your support you add so much value to your household. It’s always nice to know that you have someone you can depend on to always show their support. It helps those around you to overcome a challenge or obstacle.

4. Effective Communication. Wow, what can I say this one is the key to the success of any relationship. If you have a problem, speak up! Do it tactfully, and be sure to think before you speak. How would the quarterback be successful if he didn’t have effective communication on and off the filed? Don’t wait until a problem is too big either because you may not recover. It’s okay to let people know how you feel even if it isn’t right, or may make the other person uncomfortable. Just keep in mind to be respectful of others feelings when you are expressing yourself.

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5. Flexibility. Even if you do claim to be set in your ways or have always done something one way, understand that change can be good and be willing to try it another way whatever it is. There is always more than one way to do anything. When your spouse see that you are willing to be flexible it will encourage them to do the same.

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6. Your Contribution. Share responsibilities and the workload. Even if your spouse is the designated dishwasher, be willing to slather on the suds now and again! Don’t be the martyr please, but work together as a team understanding that we all get tired and bored with the same ole, same ole.

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All of these things will lead to greater romance and intimacy as well. It’s bound to happen when working together as a team instead of working against each other or working your own agenda. Pride and laziness will get you nowhere in or out of the bedroom.

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4 Responses to “How to Be a Real Team Player!”

1. Liz says:

   October 12, 2010 at 3:54 pm

   Love it! Thanks for the tip it is much needed in challenging times like these.

   God Bless,

   Liz
2. Mary says:

   October 26, 2010 at 4:46 pm

   Thanks Liz! These are indeed challenging times. We all need friendly reminders to keep our love life in check. God Bless you dear and thanks for being a loyal Love Life fan.

   With Love!
   Mary
3. Marlene Smith says:

   October 26, 2010 at 7:50 pm

   Good points, Mary. They seem simple and intuitive. However, most of us miss out on the benefits of doing these things, because we are inherently self-centered.

   Peace,
   Marlene
4. Liz says:

   October 27, 2010 at 11:45 am

   Your welcome! Keep doing what you do it is much needed.

   Liz