Open Communication in a Marriage

The key to a healthy and successful marriage is communication. Through the good times and tough times, I find that telling each other everything keeps you on the same page and makes for a stronger partnership.

Remember that you are a team, partners in this lifetime, so when you keep each other in the loop, it strengthens your bond.

Open communication goes with everything life throws at you. Find what works for you and share with one another how you prefer to approach a situation. Even with tough times, Bobby and I find that humor helps us get through those times of uncertainty and awkwardness.

Of course, it is easy to communicate wins and successes with each other, but the real test is when you have to talk about difficult decisions and impactful events. When you get angry with one another, you need to figure it out before the day is over. Do not go to bed angry. Remember to listen, understand, watch your reaction and tone of voice. Take some time to cool off or prepare to have the conversation for a more productive dialogue. Grudges are not good for anyone and it keeps you from moving forward, so once you talk about it, do not bring it up again.

Share everything with one another. Celebrate the wins and work out the mishaps. The more you practice open communication, the more trust and confidence you will build. Your foundation is there and it will only get stronger.

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