Control Your Tongue
“Death and life are in the power of your tongue.” These inspired words will apply directly to the success and failure of all your relationships in life. A soft word at the right moment can diffuse a tense situation; a harsh word at the same moment can inflame it. Every word you speak is a choice you are making in regards to that relationship. Every word offered should be positive, encouraging, and constructive; this is what builds trust, respect, and even love. There is no room for negativity in any good relationship. Friendship, love, and business dealings all begin with the positive words we choose. The best advice I ever got in life came from my mother. She constantly told me throughout my childhood, “If you cannot say something nice, then don’t say anything at all.” This is excellent advice for any type of relationship. If you can learn to control your tongue, then you will able to control the outcome of most of your relationships.
This excerpt is from the book:
199 Ways To Improve Your Relationships, Marriage, and Sex Life
By L. B. Sommer
199 Ways To Improve Your Relationships, Marriage, And Sex Life
