How to Get Your Husband or Wife to Listen to You
Feeling unheard or ignored in your marriage? It’s frustrating when your spouse seems disengaged, but real communication is possible. In this episode of Reconciling Marriages with Coach Jack, relationship coach and Christian psychologist Dr. Jack Ito shares proven strategies to encourage meaningful conversations and make your spouse actually want to listen to you.
What you'll learn:
- Why your spouse may not be listening—and what to do about it
- The top ten strategies for getting your spouse to engage in conversations
- How validation, boundaries, and realistic expectations can transform communication
- The role of attractiveness and positivity in rekindling connection
Start building a stronger connection today.
If you’re ready to improve communication and bring warmth back into your marriage, tune in now. For personalized guidance, explore Coach Jack’s Restoring a Loving Relationship with a Difficult Spouse coaching package.
Key takeaways:
- Express love and concern before seeking clarification
- Improve your own listening and communication habits first
- Create a positive, engaging atmosphere for conversations
- Set clear boundaries for disrespectful behavior
- Gradually implement changes to reduce resistance
More relationship help for you:
- Get Coach Jack's book: Overcome Neediness and Get the Love You Want
- Get a Free Download for helping your spouse to enjoy talking with you.
- Better understand gender differences for better communication in your marriage.
- Work with Coach Jack to improve your marriage to a difficult spouse.
For more relationship-building insights, visit coachjackito.com.
Work one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.
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