What Men Actually Think 5 Secrets to Better Communication in Marriage

Getting Him To Help

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  • 5 Secrets we should know about men  
  1. Women ask men what they’re thinking more than they actually think!
  2. Any complaints you give them, they’ll take personally, so pre-empt!
  3. Laugh at his jokes, (and even puns!)
  4. Men don’t like long conversations, present the issue and give him time to think it over.
  5. Men love compliments. Give them 10 times more.

 

  • 4 Ideas of what we can do when we feel grumpy!
  1. Listen to music to shift your mood.
  2. Verbally acknowledge that you’re in a grumpy mood.
  3. Introspect why you’re grumpy.
  4. Call someone who loves you.

 

  • 3 Things to say to your husband that he wants to hear
  1. You’re my best friend.
  2. I’m sorry for not appreciating you enough.
  3. I’m sorry if I ever made you feel disrespected.

 

  • 1 Thing to do if a husband shuts down and doesn’t want to talk.
  1. Go away!!

 

  • 5 Non verbal cues when we listen to our husband talk
  1. Make sure your chair is facing him
  2. Hand under chin looking straight at him
  3. Don’t yawn. If you have to, pretend to cough.
  4. Nod your head
  5. Say “mm hmm” to show you’re hearing him

 

  • 3 Ways to show your husband respect
  1. Don’t let anyone sit in his seat
  2. When he is talking to you, drop everything else
  3. Never criticize him in public

 

  • 4 Ways to apologize when you don’t want to say “I’m sorry”.
  1. I’ve been thinking about it, you might be right
  2. I hear what you’re saying
  3. Let’s do it your way from now on
  4. Bring in humor

 

  • 1 Way to ask for help with household chores without sounding like a nag.
  1. Ask it as a request. Is it possible…

 

  • 2 Ways to stay calm in the moment.
  1. Think ahead and decide you don’t want to be the kind of person who has outbursts
  2. Figure out what works for you

 

  • 1 Thing to tell yourself when your husband is doing a bad habit.
  1. Think how you’d feel if he was on top of you about a habit.

 

  • 2 Tips to make your home feel warmer and safer.
  1. Whatever’s going on in your head, let your mouth welcome everybody.
  2. Never yell

 

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