Loving Your Wife with Your Words

One of the keys to a great marriage is thoughtful, intentional communication. The words you use, the way you speak, your body language and how you listen and respond will either build up your relationship or tear it down.

While strong communication is important for both spouses, husbands often need extra help developing this skill. Author Ryan Frederick is joining me on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly to help husbands love their wives well through good communication habits.

We discuss:

The underlying premises of good communication.
Why words are a unique way of loving your wife.
How to learn what you don’t know.
Why you shouldn’t underestimate “small” communication.
How to build a shared language with your wife.

Ryan says, “Improving your communication is your most potent and immediate opportunity to improve your marriage.”

You’ll hear why on your local radio station, online, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, via Google Podcasts, or listen on our free phone app.

While you’re online, why not take a few moments to try our free Marriage Assessment online tool? It will help you quickly determine what’s working well in your relationship and identify areas where you may need some improvement.

Before I close, I’d like to extend an invitation for you to become a special partner with us through our monthly “Friends of Focus on the Family” program. When you do, I’ll send you a copy of Ryan Frederick’s book How a Husband Speaks: Leading and Loving Your Wife Through Godly Communication as a way of saying thank you for touching others with the love of Christ. You’ll also receive member-exclusive benefits. To make your pledge, or for more information, click here or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).