Building an emotional connection

Doug shares the single most important habit for a strong marriage and discusses how to build an emotional connection with your spouse; Plus: The Friday Rant!

Listener questions and comments:

• Marissa - Prayer as a couple and doing things as a couple will save your marriage. (8:43)
• Marci - Advice for marriage: If you're wrong admit it, and if you're right, shut up. (10:41)
• Sylvia - Doug and his wife are fulfilling scripture by going to Eucharistic Adoration together. (23:06)
• Joe - What do you think about background checks while dating? (27:57)
• Brian - I called in March about an emotional affair and shared that my wife caught me. My wife and I are back together, but are having a hard time processing that I was with this other person. (35:58)

Resources:

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Building an emotional connection with your spouse

1. Identify and name your feelings.
2. Share your feelings with your partner.
3. Share and listen for understanding.
4. Spend quality time together.
5. Make your spouse know they are your top priority.
6. Protect your relationship from other people.