You Can Improve the Communication in Your Marriage
Focus On The Family With Jim Daly
Episode 2: Diving Deeper In Your Communication
Focus On The Family With Jim DalyVideo · 2 min · March 27, 2026
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Greg and Erin Smalley point out that 90 percent of what husbands and wives talk to each other about is administrative matters – schedules and to-do lists. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Just a short, dedicated time each day for “heart-level” conversation can deepen the connection you have with your spouse.
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View all- 1Episode 1: Connecting Through CommunicationIn the first video of Communicating With Your Spouse, Greg and Erin Smalley discuss why communication is important in a marriage and what obstacles husbands and wives typically face. Men and women typically have opposing communication styles and goals when they speak to each other. These differences can create challenges to having a meaningful dialogue.
- 2Episode 2: Diving Deeper In Your CommunicationGreg and Erin Smalley point out that 90 percent of what husbands and wives talk to each other about is administrative matters – schedules and to-do lists. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Just a short, dedicated time each day for “heart-level” conversation can deepen the connection you have with your spouse.
- 3Episode 3: Create A Safe Communication EnvironmentIn the final episode of this video series, Greg and Erin Smalley share how husbands and wives can set some basic ground rules so they can have regular “heart-level” conversations. When you and your spouse have similar expectations and can trust one another, the stage is set for a talk on a deeper level.
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