Conflict in Marriage is unavoidable. So how should you respond? Doug shares ten key behaviors that emotionally mature spouses demonstrate when they’ve been hurt.
Listener questions and comments:
- Tina – How can I rebuild my relationship with my husband after a conflict that’s left him emotionally unavailable? (8:22)
- Toni – People often say homemakers aren’t “working”, but homemaking and raising children are some of the most important jobs a parent can do. (26:40)
Resources:
Person and Identity
https://personandidentity.com/
Marriage Unhindered
https://www.marriageunhindered.com/
Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle
https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle
Happy Marriage for Life
https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/
Emotionally focused therapy:
Ten things emotionally mature spouses do when they get hurt:
- Pause before reacting
- They name what they’re feeling
- They don’t make it about revenge or proof
- You consider the other perspective without dismissing it
- They take accountability in the situation
- Choose distance over drama
- Allow themselves to grieve
- They don’t let one behavior define the worth of the marriage
- Don’t overshare just to unload
- Focus on growth over control.