Estimated reading time: 6 minutes I stood in line to board the airplane, wondering if I should say something to the woman behind me whose conversation I could hear. As a social researcher, I often overhear strangers wondering about a question I’ve studied: Why do men do that? Most of the time, I resist the …
Communication Styles
Couples with military training often show composure in tough times. But that strength can mask the needs of real people who long to be open with each other. Marriages suffer if these needs aren’t met.
How are you to understand the differences between men and women? We like to think of them this way: Men are like waffles; women are like spaghetti.
During my freshman year of college, I experienced for the first time the intense emotions provoked by saying the words, “pro-life.” While walking to class, I told my classmate about my new coworker, saying, “I don’t know much about him, but I know we’re both pro-life.” This innocent, perceptive statement opened the floodgates of emotion in …
Unspoken communication can be at least as powerful as words.
Holiday stress can turn couples away from each other, so plan now to avoid the stressors and be more connected this season.
Husbands can reveal God’s loving, self-sacrificing movement into people’s hearts by the way they treat their wife. And wives can reveal God’s invitation to be filled with His strengthening presence.
How a wife and husband communicate with each other tells other people a lot about their relationship. Your marriage can be a witness of Christ’s love.
Erin Smalley challenges wives to avoid criticizing their husbands. She’s found that effective communication in marriage includes encouragement and positive feedback.
Dr. Henry Cloud describes how vulnerability makes a difference in marriage as it builds trust and empathy between a husband and a wife.
Many couples don’t take enough time to talk, bond and firmly connect with each other.
By tuning in to your spouse, the two of you can enjoy more meaningful, rewarding communication than ever before.
Couples who look to each other for accountability and support will reap the benefits of increased intimacy and wealth.
Deep, meaningful conversation is a must for couples hoping to stay connected. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind.
Learning to communicate with your spouse in a productive way takes time and sacrifice. Here are some tips to communicate with your less communicative or overly communicative spouse.
Understanding how God made men and women different in marriage is one key to a great relationship. Here’s how to work with His design rather than against it.
Active listening is a powerful tool in any relationship, but is an essential skill in marriage.
Before you can begin to talk over the conflict like reasonable, loving adults, you have to pry your closed hearts open again.
Couples can build a healthy marriage when they offer encouragement to bring about change, growth and the fulfillment of potential.
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.
