{"id":41,"date":"2010-04-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-28T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/jennifercares\/2010\/04\/caring-question-things-that-matter.html"},"modified":"2010-04-28T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-04-28T10:00:00","slug":"caring-question-things-that-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/jennifercares\/2010\/04\/caring-question-things-that-matter.html","title":{"rendered":"Caring Question: Things That Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wednesday’s Caring Questions posts are geared toward helping you break through barriers to meaningful communication—even if difficult times<\/em>—and strengthening your bonds with those you love. <\/p>\n

This week I’m offering you conversation starters that will get you talking about things that matter:<\/p>\n

1.  Have you ever made anything with your hands that you were really proud of?<\/p>\n

2.  Are there songs that you remember from different times in your life?<\/p>\n

3.  Is there a special scent that makes you feel wonderful?  Brings back a memory?<\/p>\n

4.  What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?<\/p>\n

Ask, and be prepared to answer, these questions and I’ll bet you will feel an immediate new sense of closeness with the person you’re caring for.<\/p>\n

I’d love to hear how these questions are helping your relationships!  <\/p>\n

j.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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