Communication in Marriageနမူနာ

Communicating well during conflict also means never to “fight below the belt.” Fighting below the belt includes anything that would be considered hurtful to the other person’s emotional and psychological center. 

It may come through name calling, demeaning words, speaking with the intent to hurt concerning the other person’s family, threatening divorce, swearing, or bringing up the other person’s weaknesses or failures.

These types of direction in a couples' communication should never take place. If they do, the conversation needs to come to an end until a healthy style of communication can be applied. Proverbs 16:24 reminds us, "Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

A lack of healthy communication during conflict can kill the affection and intimacy in a marriage by removing the safe environment needed for honesty and vulnerability. Harsh words lead to immediate thoughts such as, How dare she say that? or How dare he say that? Spiteful words force couples to take sides. 

Remember, you are ultimately on the same side. When you practice healthy communication during conflict, you will create an atmosphere for greater intimacy and love to flourish. 

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