This is a fun, silly game for the couples that
nevertheless tells you how to fix communication issues in a relationship and
listen to each other attentively.
Materials Needed
For this game, you will need either paper and pens or
pencils, building blocks such as Lego, or crafty putty such as Playdough.
Basically, you need some materials, allowing you to create something.
Procedure
1.
Sit back-to-back, leaning on each other’s back.
Alternatively, you can place two chairs back-to-back. Avoid the setup, where
the mirror may allow one of the players to see what is happening with another
one.
2.
Do not turn around, to prevent the possibility
to observe what your partner is doing, through the game.
3.
Decide who is going to make something first.
4.
The first player uses the craft materials to
make or draw anything they like. It could be a piece of fruit, an animal, a
household object, or even something abstract. Anything goes.
5.
Optionally, you can put a timer, and decide the
time limit for the session.
6.
When the creation is completed successfully, the
artist describes it carefully to the other person. It is recommended to go into
as much detail about color, shape, and texture as possible, but without naming
the creation directly.
Example: It’s ok to say for an apple that this item is
“round, green, sweet, crunchy and you can eat it,” but you can’t say it is an
apple!
7.
The partner who listens uses their craft
materials to recreate what is being described as best they can. Sometimes
you’ll get it just right, and other times you’ll both be laughing at how far
from the mark you are, but either way, you’ll be practicing to listen to each
other.
Reflection
After discussing each item, take a moment to reflect on
what you learned about each other. You can share any new insights or feelings
that arose during the discussion.
