Q & A: How Do I Tell My Spouse I Need Space?
A husband is seeking advice on how to communicate to his wife that her nurturing behavior sometimes feels smothering and he needs space. They have been together since high school and married for three years. In this episode, we discuss compassionate and clear ways to communicate when you need to tell your spouse something that may be hard to hear.
Key Points Discussed:
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Understanding the Source Smothering Behavior
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Identifying the Love Languages of Your Spouse
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Encouraging Personal Space Without Distancing Yourself
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The Importance of Honest Communication:
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What to Change and Preventing Resentment
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On Rebuilding Us, she is known for her graceful candor, humor, and her encouraging yet challenging advice. Dana holds a B.A. in communication from Regent University. She has a fierce passion for fashion and a fiercer passion for truth. She shares her life with Shaun, her loving husband of over twenty-five years, their four amazing children, and their “multi-cultural” dog in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA.
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