Doug continues to share how to solve communication problems in your marriage. He also gives advice for a woman who is fed up wither husband’s constant criticism of her little flaws.

Listener questions and comments:

• Robert – My wife is dealing with alcohol and your points don’t seem like they would apply to our situation. (35:49)
• Brenda – I have been married for 32 years. We are having problems with our hearing and we are starting to fight because we can’t hear. (44:55)

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Practical tips

1. Focus on active listening – Seek first to understand and not to be understood.
2. Incorporate regular check-ins with your spouse – Daily 1% investment for couples.
3. Use ‘I’ statements – The formula: “I feel…when you…and I would like you to please…
4. Stress reducing conversation – Talk about the external stresses in each other’s lives.
5. Couples therapy can be transformative – Avoid falling back into negative patterns.

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