When Trey and Lea Morgan started dating, they’d grab fast food, a blanket and talk for hours. Then, after they each went home, they’d call each other and talk some more. Now, years into their marriage, they wonder what they could have possibly talked about for so long.
Although their quantity of conversation has changed, they’ve always maintained quality. They understand that strong marriages are no accident; they’re cultivated.
Trey and Lea Morgan have been involved in marriage ministry and coaching for over 30 years and are co-hosts of the Stronger Marriage with Trey and Lea Morgan podcast. They’re joining me on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly to help Christian couples have a stronger, more satisfying relationship with their spouse through purposeful, engaging conversation.
We discussed four ways to improve communication:
- Pay attention: Turn off the TV, make eye contact, and give your spouse attention and respect.
- Control your emotions: Keep your voice calm. Ten percent of conflict is a difference of opinion; 90% is emotions running amok.
- Put yourself in the other person’s shoes: Seek first to understand and to be understood second.
- Make a plan: Set a daily time for conversation with your spouse.
Even if your marriage is in good shape, effective communication is an important part of cultivating a strong relationship that keeps moving forward.
Tune in for our full conversation on your local radio station, online, on Apple Podcasts, or take us with you 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.
Trey and Lea Morgan’s book 10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage is available for a gift of any amount. Click here for more information or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).
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