How do you as a married couple ensure that you and your partner are on the same page?
What steps do you take in order to keep an open and respectful dialogue with your spouse?
2007-09-14 22:49:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
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married 13yrs-4 children
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2007-09-14 22:50:14 · update #1
you know i think the key ingredient to any relationship is you have to be friends first. i am in a long term relationship where for the first time i sont get yelled at screamed at or called anything but my name ( i cant tell you how long that took to get use to) i protect that friendship with a vengence. we talk! its that simple i tell him everything and i do mean everything but it works for us
2007-09-14 23:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by bettylvsbell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have set "date" nights. This way we have at least one night a week to go out and be adults, chat, catch-up with each other and keep the romance going.
Sometimes if there is an issue that I have difficulty talking about, I will write him a note instead.
We have a standard routine of morning coffee together, about 45 minutes of us time after work, and at least an hour of snuggle time before bed. Sometimes that means just watching the telly, but usually it is a chance to bond quietly.
We have a housefull of children and young adults (at present, there are 8 at home) so it is imperative that we make these alone times to reconnect.
And when he asks "what's wrong?" I give him an honest answer! Even if that answer is "I don't know but I feel out of sorts at the moment." We don't play guessing games.
2007-09-14 23:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We respect one another's opinion. Though at times u wont agree u still need to give one another the chance to speak. Never go to bed angry. If u need time to settle down then take it and come back and talk rationally. Give and take. I give a little u give a little. It is hard sometimes but if u do this it makes life and the marriage that much sweeter.
2007-09-14 22:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a tempature check .
1. I listen to what see says with both her voice and body language.
2. I ask her how she feels about certain things and in general, always waiting for her to answer on her own terms and time frame.
3. I love her for who she is, was, and will be.
2007-09-14 23:00:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep comunicating in marriage you have to be some one who cares so you call up your spouse to say hi and see if she or he is o.k.
Resolving problems by good aproach and building aconfidence within your selves.
2007-09-15 00:10:35 · answer #5 · answered by emma o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried to be open and honest with my husband on how I feel but it seems though sometimes men just don't want to talk things out they just roll over and go to bed
2007-09-15 00:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by danaispeace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he is asleep the talk all I want. Comeon.......communication in marriage? HA!
2007-09-14 22:59:08 · answer #7 · answered by theartisttwin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-08-10 15:01:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋