Communication in a marriage is of utmost importance; it is critical if the marriage is going to be the best it can be. Without open and authentic communication, intimacy is negatively affected and that in itself opens the door to other problems.
Mark 10:9 – What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.
James 1:19 – Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.
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Today’s post is taken from my friend’s blog over at In-Due-Time. Caroline Harries’ husband, Colby, shares great insights about maintaining open communication and expressing from the heart during their infertility journey.
Communication is vital to relationships and essential to marriages. We have all heard, experienced, and accepted this important truth. Yet it is these types of foundational truths that we can also take for granted and miss if we become complacent. And communicating specifically in the area of a marriage that is going through infertility is something that has come up for us numerous times. I recently realized where I may have missed key communication that caused recurring heartache for us. Hopefully this will help other couples identify a potential area of hurt and miscommunication.
What do you do to maintain open communication with your spouse?
This is so true- I’ve often felt like I am alone on this journey, but to my husband’s credit he has now change his tenses from if to will- which give me alot of hope!