Victoria Osteen Quotes

I don't know, but I think kids just want to be listened to, so I want to make sure I do that.

Here's the thing: When you become brilliant at listening, people feel that you care about them. When they feel you care about them, they begin to care about you. And when people care about you, your success becomes a part of how they define their success.

Kids need to open up to their parents. And parents should realize that when kids are pushing you away, that's the time to really step in.

I have a very open line of communication with both my children.

For me, relationship is very important. I can lose money, but I cannot lose a relationship. The test is, at the end of a conversation or a negotiation, both must smile.

I deal with my sons like young men. If they have a problem with something, they come to me. I am the type of dad that will drop everything I am doing for them, and always tell them to talk to me about it.

There are many benefits to this process of listening. The first is that good listeners are created as people feel listened to. Listening is a reciprocal process - we become more attentive to others if they have attended to us.

When people feel they’re heard and understood, they’ll listen.

The best thing I can recommend is to listen to your child. I really mean that.

I'm a pretty good listener.

I don't like guys who don't listen.

When your child believes you really respect what he's feeling, he'll be much more likely to trust you.

I have a great relationship with my kids.

You should communicate with your other one. Understanding what they are on about is pretty key.

I think the greatest challenge between child and parent is communication.

I have my own high standards for what I want in a partner and how I want to be treated. I bring a lot to the table. I'm not talking about material things but what I have to offer as a person - love and loyalty and all the things that make a good relationship.

I try to listen to my children. I try to change with my children.

The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about giving and taking in equal shares. Instead, friendship is grounded in a feeling that you know exactly who will be there for you when you need something, no matter what or when.

I know what it takes to be a good boyfriend. Time, first and foremost. To be there for someone and be involved in their life.

Challenge is good for any relationship.

When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.

You can't build anything with a flimsy foundation. Friendship is the foundation.

I think moms need to share information on a regular, intimate basis.

A healthy relationship is built on unwavering trust.

There is as much wisdom in listening as there is in speaking - and that goes for all relationships, not just romantic ones.