Before you can begin to talk over the conflict like reasonable, loving adults, you have to pry your closed hearts open again.
Communication Struggles
Conflict is inevitable in marriage and can create damage or discovery — we choose which it will be. Discovery means learning new ideas, approaches and solutions if we fight together for our marriage.
When talk between spouses seems shallow to them, what’s missing? How can you help a couple have better communication in marriage?
I’ve yet to meet a married couple who didn’t struggle with unspoken expectations. By learning to talk about expectations in your marriage, you can begin to establish a more satisfying relationship.
When ADHD and marriage go together, you can face repeating conflict patterns. But you can lessen those patterns and strengthen your marriage.
Don’t fear the conflict in your marriage. Conflict is actually a key component of communication. Use it to the benefit of your marriage.
Trying to communicate effectively in a relationship can feel like learning to breathe underwater — no matter what you try, it doesn’t work.
Forgiveness is vital in marriage. The key is to seek an apology after we truly understand our spouse’s heart. Here’s a four-part process to a sincere apology.
Empathy is more than feeling sorry that your spouse is burdened or troubled. Empathy takes place as you carry your spouse’s burdens.
Validation is safely allowing your spouse to share his or her thoughts and feelings. The message is that it’s okay to think and feel the way he or she does.