My husband Zane and I discuss how our words hold the power to enhance or destroy a marriage.

Episode At A Glance:

This week on The SavvyCast, my husband Zane joins me to talk about the power of words in a marriage. We have all heard the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” but this proves to be far from true, especially in the context of a marriage. Our words hold the power to build someone up or tear them down. In this episode, Zane and I discuss the power of affirmation as well as the 13 most common forms of verbal abuse. This episode is geared towards marital relationships, but these truths can easily be applied to friendships, parent/child relationships, and much more!

Who Is Zane Tarence?

Zane is originally from Montgomery, Alabama, and he and Jamie have been married for 35 years. In addition to being an incredible husband and father, Zane works as the managing partner with Founders Advisors. He is also the author of 17 Reasons Your Company is Not Investment Grade & What to Do About It.

Questions Answered In This Episode:

Why do our words matter?
What are the 13 most common forms of verbal abuse?
Why does verbal abuse happen in marriages?
How can words build intimacy in marriage?

13 Most Common Forms of Verbal Abuse

1. Withholding

2. Countering

3. Discounting

4. Verbal abuse disguised as jokes/humor

5. Accusing and blaming

6. Judging and criticizing

7. Trivializing/Underminin

8. Threatening

9. Name calling

10. Forgetting

11. Ordering

12. Denial

13. Abusive anger

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If you enjoyed this episode, check out the ones below:

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How Words Can Kill Intimacy with Zane Tarence