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Encourage Openness
Create an environment in which each of you feels free to share true feelings. Honesty and openness - without fear of rebuke - will build your relationship and give you confidence. It's important you both share your feelings with the person you love.
How can you create more open communication in your marriage?
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By - Nikki from Chino Valley, AZ on 10/29/2008
I come from a home environment where I wasn't accepted, loved little, and treated badly. I witnessed this individual treat her husband badly, too, (both of them). I knew when I married, I wanted a relationship where I wouldn't be afraid to say what is on my mind. I have this kind of marriage. I can talk to him and he can talk to me. Lessons from the past can be hard, but well worth the pain when it affects your marriage positively. When I am moody, I remember that person in my past and change my attitude to be kind to my best friend--my husband.
By - karin from on 10/29/2008
do like your parents did when they wanted to talk to you about something. get them in the car and discuss it while driving.
By - Debbie from Davy, WV on 10/28/2008
My husband and I just tells one another that we need to talk about something and go in the next room and discuss it. If it's something that the boys need to know then we discuss it with them in the room with us. We have a very "open communication" line in my house hold.
By - Kim from OH on 10/28/2008
First, it has to be a time of uninterruption. No cell phones, TV, kids, etc. You each want to know that you are being heard by the other person. If, you don't usually do this, I'd recommend it just be about positive things. What you each want in the near future and later in life. Talk about your dating years, get pictures out and remember. When the talk becomes deeper, focus on one thing and not bring up everything that comes to mind. It can become overwhelming and one of you will "shut down" . Build slowly and solidly with respect for one another. If it gets heated and starts an argument. Stop and come back to it later when you've had time to cool off and think about it. Resume with respect. Understanding that you are not perfect either and you need each others grace through those times. You go through seasons and so does your relationship. It will be different than from when you first married and thats okay. Life changes you but not your commitment to God and each other. It's a challenge at times but tomorrow is another day.
