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53 | How To Handle Your Husband’s Shutdowns Without Shutting Down Yourself (The Silent Treatment In A Marriage)


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Does your husband shut down when things get tense? And do you find yourself shutting down right along with him?

Do you both end up in silence that feels more like distance than peace?

If emotional walls, silence, and disconnection are creeping into your marriage—if it feels like you’re living in a marriage without emotional intimacy—this episode is for you.

Today, we’re diving into what really causes a person to shut down emotionally—what causes a person to shut down emotionally—and how to break the cycle of the silent treatment in a marriage—God’s way.

You’ll learn a biblical framework to help you respond with grace when your spouse shuts down, instead of reacting from hurt or fear. We’ll talk about how to give space without losing connection, how to stop taking his silence personally, and how to invite the Holy Spirit to guide your words, your timing, and your peace.

If you’ve ever whispered, “Why won’t he just talk to me?”—this episode will show you a path toward healing a broken marriage and rebuilding trust, intimacy, and understanding.

What You’ll Learn:
  • The 3 root reasons behind emotional shutdown in relationships
  • How to give space without disconnecting or growing cold
  • The biblical power of “speaking life” to soften a hardened heart
  • Why respect is your greatest spiritual weapon in Christian marriage
  • A simple 5-step process for handling shutdowns biblically and calmly
  • Scriptures Mentioned:
    • Colossians 4:6 (ESV) 
    • 1 Peter 3:1–9 (ESV) 
    • Ezekiel 36:26 (ESV)
    • (Perfect for reflection if you love marriage quotes from the Bible, or healing a broken relationship scriptures.)
      Links Mentioned:
      • Marriage Communication Challenge (5-Day 1:1) 
      • Email for Coaching Availability 
      • Join the United Christian Marriage Facebook Community
      • Next Episodes to Binge:
        • Healing Resentment In A Marriage
        • How To Disagree Respectfully
        • How To Process Emotions
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