Never Say the D Word Marriage Mistakes That Kill Love How to Fix Them

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You just found it! Join Leah for Part 2 of Dice Advice and get some life-changing and easy tips to shift your marriage. 

Leah rolls a dice and has to give that many answers to surprise questions…

  • 3 ways to show your husband he’s your priority
  1. If a kid is talking to you and your husband asks you something, tell the kid to wait.
  2. Tell people he’s your priority.
  3. Don’t sit in his seat or let other people sit there.

 

  • 4 Ways to be a more encouraging wife
  1. Get out of your own head.
  2. don’t criticize your husband.
  3. Decrease expectations of your husband.
  4. Thank him for anything he does

 

  • 2 Things to say to your husband when he gets home instead of “how was your day?”
  1. I’m so thrilled that you’re home.
  2. This is what I dreamed of since I was a little girl.

 

  • 4 Ways to show appreciation without spending money
  1. Make his favorite food
  2. Give him a complement
  3. Tell him how much you want to be around him and go on a walk together.
  4. Thank him for things he anyway does

 

  • 5 Text messages to send your husband during the day
  1. Just thinking of you
  2. Can’t wait until you get home
  3. I hope you’re having a great day
  4. Thank you for *fill in blank*
  5. You’re my best friend

 

  • 3 Things you should never say to your husband
  1. Never say the D word. (divorce)
  2. Never say: “I should have married that other guy.”
  3. Never say: “I regret marrying you.”

 

  • 3 Tips to rebuild emotional connection
  1. Listen
  2. Make the place feel safe
  3. Know your triggers that cause you to disconnect 

 

  • 5 Ideas of what to do instead of going out on a date night
  1. Walk after shabbos lunch
  2. Sit on the back porch with a drink (without kids.)
  3. Do errands together like going shopping
  4. Do a fun activity where you won’t end up talking about the kids. Eg bowling or golf.
  5. Play a game together 

 

  • 1 Thing to bring spontaneity into the house
  1. Journal a whole list of crazy things

 

  • 3 Ways to handle the desire to give silent treatment
  1. Saying that you’re very upset and need time to process it
  2. Introspect where in your childhood you saw silent treatment happening
  3. Admit that you do it, it’s unhealthy and ask him for help to change

 

  • 3 creative ways to saying “thank you”
  1. If he brings you water, say: “this water is delicious,”
  2. “I’m so glad you brought me that water, I was so thirsty.”
  3. “I feel so taken care of.”

 

  • 2 Tips to bring instant closeness
  1. Compliment your husband
  2. Smile and give a warm welcome

 

Be sure the catch Dice Role 1:  Getting Him To Help