In this adventure, you will learn a brand new language.
That language is the Language of Character. It is an easy
language to learn. Anyone can learn it. The first two phrases are "genuine strengths " and "counterfeit strengths ".
You will learn a lot about the difference between
genuine character strengths and counterfeit character strengths. Both
are dominant character strengths. As your proceed through the material, you will learn how important it is to see the difference
between the two. You will learn more about the effective use of genuine
character strengths, and you will learn how to communicate in the language of character within your own marriage.
You will also learn how genuine character strengths
change into counterfeit character strengths and how that causes marriage conflicts. Our dominant counterfeit
character strengths are at the very root of all our conflicts ... marriage conflicts included. The better
you become at understanding the genuine character strengths, the
easier it will be for you to spot the counterfeits, with your marriage partner as well as with other people.
The more you
avoid the counterfeits in your own life, the more you will avoid
being the source of conflict to other people. Learning about your own
self is the first thing you will accomplish. Once you accomplish that,
you will be better prepared to be helpful to other willing people
who desire to improve.
So are we suggesting that your marriage or your life will be conflict
free?
By no means!
We are suggesting:
- That awareness of your own character strengths
will prepare you to make better choices ...one good choice at a time!
- That learning the language of character will
prepare you to address others in helpful ways.
- That you will learn how to spot people's positive
character potential based on the counterfeit qualities they are
using.
- That you will learn which character strengths
you may want to either avoid or pursue in your relationships.
- That you will learn which of your own character strengths are best
to avoid when you are short of temper. This is vital in a marriage that is prone to conflicts and arguments.
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