A challenge in all marriages is for the husband and wife to communicate properly with each other.
Communication Mistakes Women often Make.
Here are some common mistakes that a wife makes and what the husband thinks in response:
Mistakes a Wife May Make
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What Her Husband Thinks
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She offers advice when he does not ask for it. | She does not trust me. |
She tries to control him through showing her feelings | She does not accept me. |
She complains about what he has not done. | She does not appreciate the things I do. |
She corrects and instructs him. | She does not admire me. |
She accuses indirectly, "How could you do that?" | She does not think I am a good person. |
She criticizes his decisions or actions. | She does not love me or believe in me, because she does not encourage me. |
Communication Mistakes Men often Make.
Here are some common mistakes that a husband makes and what the wife thinks in response:
Mistakes a Husband May Make
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What His Wife Thinks
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He does not pay attention or ask questions to show interest. | He does not care. |
He gives advice and solutions. | He does not care. |
He gives advice and solutions. | He does not understand. |
He listens, but gets angry and blames her for making him feel upset. | He does not respect my feelings. |
He is not sensitive to her feelings and needs. | He does not love me. |
When she is upset, he explains why he is right and why she should not feel as she does |
He does not support me. |
After listening, he says nothing or walks away. | I am not secure with him. |
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