Effective Communication

Avoid Being Angry – Rational thought flies out of the window when you try communicate in an angry manner.  It is completely ineffective accept in one regard, it makes you look foolish. 

Be Respectful – Remember your audience.  It is okay for you to agree to disagree so avoid saying or doing things that would create feels of hurt.   

Tips for Effective Communication in your Marriage

Listen to what is being said and what is not –   Do not let your mind wander or focus on anything else. Your spouse should always feel that what he/she says is important to you.

Avoid Sarcasm – Being sarcastic when communicating only poisons what is being said. Sarcasm is meant to inflict and hurt and could never be effective.

Choose the right moment – There is a time and place for everything. Lovemaking is not the time to talk about a call you received from your child’s teacher or before your spouse can get out of the car from work, you are there at the door talking about an overdue bill. 

Have an Open Door Policy – Your spouse needs to feel that they can come and talk to you about anything.  Anything less can possibly jeopardize your marriage.