Tips to Communicate Effectively With Your Husband

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Start with warm-up phrases

You and your husband have carved out time to talk about an important issue. You might be ready to dive right in and get going on the discussion.

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Say what you need to say, and keep on topic

Research on the different ways men and women talk shows that women tend to go overboard when describing a problem or a situation that needs addressing.

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Show your husband you’ve heard what he has said

Men are used to talking, but few are used to their listener acknowledging that they have heard what has been said

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For conflict-resolution:  Fight fairly

All married couples fight.  But some fight better than others.  So, how to communicate with your husband in conflict-ridden situations?

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Don’t make him guess what your needs are

Putting on a nice face but secretly feeling hostile inside is a sure way to stay stuck in a situation.  Many husbands will ask “What’s wrong?” only to be told “Nothing.

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Express your needs directly and in clear language

This is related to tip number six.  Because women are taught that it is not feminine to speak directly, we often resort to “hidden” requests that take a code-breaker to decipher.

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Husbands do better when you reward them for their good deeds

Did he take your car in for a tune-up so you wouldn’t have to?  Remember to show your appreciation for all the small and large things he does for you.

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