Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher

How Can I Rebuild Emotional and Verbal Intimacy With My Wife? Part 3 – Why She Keeps Asking “How Do You Feel About That?”


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“Why does she keep saying I’m emotionally unavailable?”
“Why can’t she just accept that I am trying—even if I don’t cry or say all the right words?”

In Part 3 of this powerful series on rebuilding emotional and verbal intimacy, we dive into the real reasons why connection keeps falling short—even when you’re putting in the effort. This episode tackles the confusing gap between what you do and how she feels about what you’re doing—and why your silence (even if unintentional) can still sound loud.

We’ll explore:

  • Why emotional intimacy always starts with the man—even when it feels unfair

  • What to do when your wife’s “boundaries” feel more like cinder blocks

  • The difference between talking about something and sharing how you feel about it

  • How to answer, “What are you feeling?” when your brain goes blank

  • Why she needs more than your notes, your podcast summaries, and your intentions

  • How to develop emotional vocabulary when you’ve never had one

  • What it means to show effort, not just to be a good man, but to feel like one

This is the episode for men who are done avoiding emotional conversations—but still need the tools to survive them.

Want to read more about this topic? https://www.lifechangingservices.org/the-battle-of-perspectives-laman-nephi-and-the-power-of-faith/


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