Communication Tips

Hopefully, you won't reach the stage of "whatever" in your marriage. Because if you do reach "whatever", your marriage could be close to divorce.

When was the last time you gave your spouse a compliment? If you can't remember, that is not a good sign.

If you want to connect more with your spouse, try these communication and listening methods.

If the only topics of conversation between you and your spouse are the news, the weather, and your children, take a look at these discussion starters. They will give you more things to talk about and will help the two of you know one another more deeply.

A marriage tip about affirmation.

When a couple reaches the point of not having anything to say to one another, their marriage is in serious trouble. Here are some tips on why conversation in a marriage is so essential, and topics to talk about.

Whenever you or your spouse says "I don't care", it could be a sign of apathy or uncaring in your marriage.

Make sure that you sincerely compliment your spouse at least once every day. Quotations about compliments in a marriage, and the difference between compliments and flattery is also included.

Although you may be sincere in how you are loving one another, sometimes sincerity isn't enough. Dr. Chapman's love languages may help you be more aware of how to express love to one another.

When was the last time you uttered these words to your spouse?

Communication in a crisis situation.

Is saying "I just don't want to" a sign of apathy, insensitivity, or selfishness? If you don't accept your spouse's "I simply don't want to" are you a controlling spouse?

If your spouse responds to something you want him/her to do with "I just don't want to", do you think that response deserves your respect or do you think it is a cop out and you have a right to hear reasons for saying no, or does your reaction depend on what was requested?

You can change your marriage for the better by using these phrases more often.

If you've ever felt manipulated by your spouse, how did you handle the manipulation? What specifically did you do? How did your spouse manipulate you?