How to Communicate Better With Your Wife
Communicating with your wife is the single most vital thing you can do to enjoy the perfect marriage. Being able to say what you mean, and for her to hear what you want her to hear, is the very definition of good communication. Communication is also about listening carefully, and knowing what your wife means. It is a two-way street. Here is how to communicate better with your wife.
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Listen your way into understanding. If you are a good listener, then you will communicate better with your wife automatically. This is because you will understand her point of view.
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Forget about who is right and wrong and concentrate on how to make the conversation productive. It is better to be wrong and happy, then right and miserable.
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Speak clearly and in an even, calm voice. If you are screaming, whispering, or mumbling, you have no chance of being heard or understood.
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Accept that your wife may or may not agree with your point of view. The mixture of opinions and individuality is what gives a marriage its excitement. It is alright to disagree.
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Have your wife repeat your point to show she understands. When she finishes her point of view, then you should paraphrase back to her as well. This will sometimes clear up misunderstandings.
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Encourage your wife to talk with you about how she feels. A wife should be able to open up to you about anything, and you should do the same with her. The intimacy that follows is well worth the effort.
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Tips & Warnings
Speak clearly.
Repeat what you heard.
Encourage your wife to share.
Do not be close minded.
Do not talk over your wife.
Do not stop listening.
