I love talking with my husband, but sometimes it’s just tough to find the time when we can really have those meaningful conversations. For us, car time is a great time to talk. We’re both a captive audience and we have time to process what the other is saying. We …
Introduction Do you need some communication skills to improve your marriage? Time and again, communication is often cited as a major challenge in marriage. And if you’ve been married for any length of time, you know that when communication is good, it’s very good. But when communication is bad, it’s …
Building a Strong Foundation: Communication in Newlywed Marriages When I was a newlywed, I thought our communication would always be great – like it was when we were dating. I thought it would all be hearts and flowers and he would listen like the man of my dreams that he …
Listening Examples Which of the following demonstrates listening? Scenario 1: I tell my husband about something that happened at work. He is on his phone, watching YouTube videos. He doesn’t say anything while I talk. I assume he’s not really listening. Yet when I’m done he asks good questions that …
MISUNDERSTANDINGS I hate it when misunderstandings happen. It’s so frustrating! I know we all want to communicate successfully. Often, however, the end result is not as satisfying as we’d like when we are plagued by miscommunication. Even when we try our hardest, it seems there are lots of times that …