The Empowered Wife Podcast: Marriage Help with Laura Doyle 013: How to Make Your Marriage Emotionally Safe
Feb 17, 2020
Discover how to create emotional safety and trust in your marriage, even when faced with dishonesty. Hear a transformative story of a woman who turned her tumultuous relationship into a loving partnership. Learn the importance of autonomy and privacy as key ingredients for honesty. Explore practical strategies for fostering transparent communication while avoiding feelings of suffocation. Reflect on the power of self-discovery and mutual support in overcoming challenges, and gain insights to avoid common relationship pitfalls.
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Give Him Autonomy
- Give your husband autonomy over his choices, like who he talks to and what he watches.
- Telling him what to do discourages honesty, so relinquish control and focus on your happiness.
Give Him Privacy
- Give your husband privacy and avoid monitoring his every move.
- Trust him and affirm your trust verbally to encourage honesty.
Be a Safe Place
- Create emotional safety by being a safe place for your husband to land when he tells the truth.
- Avoid criticism and rejection to encourage honesty and openness.