How To REALLY Communicate- The Dr. Joe Show Podcast
The short answer
Really communicating means understanding what your spouse is actually trying to say and clearly getting across what you want to say, because the same words don’t always mean the same thing to each of you. In this Dr. Joe Show episode, Dr. Joe Beam and guest Terry Cheatham explain what not to do when communicating, what to always do, and how to close that gap.
Key takeaways
- Couples can speak the same language and still mean different things by the same words, which is why reactions often surprise you.
- The goal is to understand what your spouse is truly trying to tell you and to make your own meaning clear.
- In this Dr. Joe Show episode, Dr. Joe and guest Terry Cheatham share what never to do and what to always do when you communicate.
- Good communication is not complicated, but many people get it wrong, and the breakdown may be on your side, your spouse’s, or both.
Ever wish you could really understand what your spouse is saying…you hear the words, you respond, and s/he reacts in a completely different way than you expected. You know you aren’t communicating clearly with each other but it doesn’t make sense to you why you aren’t. It’s like he speaks one language and she another. You speak the same language but apparently the words don’t mean the same to each of you.
In this program, Dr. Joe Beam and special guest Terry Cheatham explain things NOT to do when communicating with another person, things you should ALWAYS do, as well as how to understand what the other person is actually trying to tell you and how to clearly get across what YOU want to communicate.
No, it’s not rocket science, but it’s amazing how many people mess it up. Maybe you’ve been one of those people. Maybe the person you care about is. Maybe both of you. Listen below:
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Common questions
Why does my spouse react differently than I expect?
You hear the words and respond, but the words don’t mean the same thing to each of you. It can feel like he speaks one language and she speaks another, even though you speak the same one.
Is poor communication always one spouse’s fault?
Not necessarily. Plenty of people mess it up: maybe it’s been you, maybe it’s the person you care about, or maybe it’s both of you.
Is good communication in marriage hard to learn?
It isn’t rocket science, but it’s amazing how many people get it wrong. Knowing a few things to never do and a few things to always do makes a real difference in how well you understand each other.