Fixing communication problems

12/12/2025 48 min
Fixing communication problems

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Doug continues to share how to solve communication problems in your marriage. He also gives advice for a woman who is fed up wither husband’s constant criticism of her little flaws.   Listener questions and comments: Robert - My wife is dealing with alcohol and your points don’t seem like they would apply to our situation. (35:49) Brenda - I have been married for 32 years. We are having problems with our hearing and we are starting to fight because we can’t hear. (44:55)   Marriage Unhindered https://www.marriageunhindered.com/   Happy Marriage for Life https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/   Practical tips Focus on active listening - Seek first to understand and not to be understood. Incorporate regular check-ins with your spouse - Daily 1% investment for couples. Use ‘I’ statements - The formula: “I feel…when you…and I would like you to please… Stress reducing conversation - Talk about the external stresses in each other’s lives. Couples therapy can be transformative - Avoid falling back into negative patterns.