Our topic this week is incredibly important—healthy communication. It's important in a dating relationship, and It's important in a marriage. If there's a skill every relationship should be working on, it's learning how to better communicate with each other.

Join us this week as we sit down with our guests Nate and Stefany Head to talk about how we can work together to build healthy communication into the bedrock of our relationships.

Opening Questions

Where are you winning this week?
Last week we talked about finances. What step did you take this past week to be better financially in your marriage?

DISCUSSION:

Nate talks about wanting to "win" arguments and mentions having an inner lawyer that wants to prove his point.

Why do you think many of us approach disagreements like something we need to win?
How can focusing on understanding instead of winning change the way we communicate with our spouse?

Stef talks about being on the opposite side of the spectrum in how she communicates.

How do different communication styles show up in your marriage?
How can differences in personality actually strengthen a marriage instead of hurting it?

Scott talks about the idea that things naturally move toward disorder unless intentional effort is applied.

Where do you see this happening most easily in marriage?
What are some intentional habits you are working on to keep your marriage healthy and connected?

Nate talks about how couples must fight for time together.

What are some ways your schedule currently makes connection difficult?
What is one practical change you could make this week to protect time with your spouse?

Scott says that no one is naturally a great listener—it's a skill that must be developed.

What makes listening difficult during conflict or emotional conversations?
What are some practices that have helped you become a better listener?

Stef talks about never speaking negatively about your spouse to other people, even jokingly.

Why can "joking complaints" about our spouse be harmful to our marriage?
How can we intentionally build a habit of honoring our spouse with our words, even when they aren't around?

Nate talks about the importance of resolving conflict instead of ignoring it.

Why do people often avoid difficult conversations in marriage?
What are healthy ways to address conflict before resentment builds?

"Little and consistent deposits are better than big and inconsistent ones." How can you be more consistent with the small things?

What is one major takeaway from this episode that you want to apply to your marriage?

Wrap Up:

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Thanks for listening. Get after it! We'll catch you next time on Locker Room.