Comments on: Attention Ladies: Your Husband Cannot Read Your Mind!

By: 3 Ways to Encourage TeamWork and Communication In Your Marriage

3 Ways to Encourage TeamWork and Communication In Your Marriage — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:24:47 +0000

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By: 5 Ways to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking | Engaged Marriage

5 Ways to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking | Engaged Marriage — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:22:57 +0000

[...] If you never express affection in a physical, non-sexual way, your partner will probably start unconsciously or consciously thinking that you do not love them. So, on a daily basis, express your affection by [...]

By: Dustin

Dustin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:40:00 +0000

Thanks so much, Derek! This is actually one of the earlier posts from the site’s archives, but I wanted to dust it off and share it with the new readers via Twitter. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

By: Derek Sisterhen | Past Due Radio

Derek Sisterhen | Past Due Radio — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:30:41 +0000

Keep it up, Dustin – another great post!

This gulf in communication between men and women may have something to do with the fact that we’re from different planets (which explains a lot about women, if you ask me). But I digress…

The funny thing about communication is that this is the most basic exercise and demonstration of a willingess to serve our spouses. If I don’t even want to TRY to have productive communication with my spouse, how will I ever understand her needs, hopes, fears, and desires? I can’t, it’s impossible.

I’ll admit, I’m overly sensative to my wife’s non-verbal cues. I have a knack for taking a shift in her tone and blowing something way out of proportion. However, I’d rather tend toward that end of the spectrum than be disconnected entirely. With a truly “engaged marriage” you learn what matters to your spouse – whether it’s a clean sink or folded laundry or no piles of three-week old mail – so how much can we communicate by simply taking care of those things without being asked? I think it says a lot.
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By: Dustin

Dustin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:23:38 +0000

Thanks, Cindy! Please don’t get me wrong, I totally see the point made about the specific examples that are included. I’m thinking I should have used some different examples to get my point across since a few do hit a little too close to home for some folks. I don’t think it’s right, but certain household responsibilities are common areas where men demonstrate irresponsibility (and oftentimes women exert too much control in these same areas which can also be a problem). I had a good email conversation with Tanya, and I think we both have a better idea where we are coming from on this point…no harm, no foul I hope! WTFS is a great idea, Cindy!