001|Overcoming Defensiveness: Improving Communication in Marriage
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If every time your spouse has a complaint about how things are going in the marriage or asks you to make a change you get defensive, you need to listen to this episode.
In this episode of Better Husband, I discuss the common struggle men face with defensiveness, I highlight the impact of societal expectations and gender differences in receiving feedback and offer practical tools for active listening and creating open communication.
Make sure to listen for a five-minute exercise that you can start using today to improve communication and strengthen your marriage.
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00:00 Introduction: Why Defensiveness Destroys Marriages
02:05 Understanding Defensiveness in Relationships
02:48 The Impact of Defensiveness on Marriages
06:08 Strategies to Overcome Defensiveness
10:13 Practical Exercise for Better Communication
15:58 Conclusion and Encouragement
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