What Can Go Wrong?

Communication Crisis

What communication errors can be avoided in order to forge a stronger marital relationship?  Some couples get into a rut of hearing without listening and speaking without communicating. Warm and affectionate interaction is replaced by curt, cold routine. Purposeful, open dialogue tends to be overwhelmed by incessant  arguments about anything, everything and nothing. Misinterpretation generates misunderstandings, verbal attacks are countered with icy silence. 

Sadly, many marriage mates either fail to notice their spouse's positive behavior or notice it but fail to express their appreciation. In addition, in the  present work climate, many married women become resentful because they are left to do most of the work at home in addition to holding down a secular job. Moreover, many wives feel that their emotional needs are being ignored. 

What can you do to build a successful marriage? Consider the following practical advice from the Bible.  

Next time: How to Build a Successful Marriage

From the AWAKE! magazine, 2008