Did you know that bad communication is the 2nd most common cause for divorce? If your spouse were to say to you right now, “Honey we need to talk!” Would you be happy to talk or would fear come upon you?

And as a result of this fear, a simple, “Honey we need to talk!” turns into a BIG argument. What are you going to do to improve this?

For most married couples… and this is really sad, but it’s true… their odds of becoming an excellent communicator are about as good as their odds of finding a four-leaf clover… in the Gobi desert!

No, not for lack of trying…

… but for lack of knowing.

You can TRY to become an excellent communicator all day long… you can hope your spouse “gets you,” you can take a course on communication, and you can pray until you’re blue in the face…

… but until there’s some method to your madness, you’re just nailing jello to the wall.

So in the spirit of knowledge which *actually* leads to success in this area…

Here are 3 of...

If you have ever been stopped dead in your tracks with these words, “Don’t talk to me like that,” trust me, you are not alone. I want to help you position yourself in such a way, so that you can reduce hearing these dreaded words and improve your communication skills, all at once. Here are the best 3 ways to improve your communication now!

1. Adjust your tone. Did you know that tone in which you communicate can determine if an argument may arise? A good proverb to remember is “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Prov. 15:1). Over the years of counseling couples, I have noticed that the spouse who tries to stay calm and collected is eventually instrumental in calming the other spouse down. I have also noticed that the spouse who is loud may have some great, valid and helpful points, is quickly be dismissed because of his or her loud tone. The nugget here is this, you are more likely be given a listening ear is you watch your tone.                         
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