Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher

How Do I Communicate with My Wife When Everything I Say Seems to Make Things Worse Part 4 – The Real Power of Transparency, Planning, and Psychological Intimacy


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Why does my wife say I’m hiding something—when I’m not?
Why does she feel left out or betrayed when I simply change plans in my head and move on?

In Part 4 of this transformative series, we expose a hidden but common problem in many marriages: a lack of transparent communication around everyday plans, emotions, and intentions. Maurice breaks down the difference between being “secretive” and simply not narrating your thought process—and how this disconnect leaves your wife feeling shut out, unimportant, or unsafe.

You'll learn:

  • Why last-minute changes without communication feel like betrayal (even when they're innocent)

  • What “psychological intimacy” really means—and how it stops repeated arguments

  • How intelligent wives are wired to contribute—and why dismissing their input destroys trust

  • Why avoiding control can accidentally create emotional abandonment

  • How to lead with clarity, connection, and confidence—without giving up your independence

This episode is your roadmap for building strategic, intellectual partnership in your marriage—so she feels like a teammate instead of an outsider, and you stop stepping on emotional landmines.

Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/rebuilding-trust-in-a-traumatized-relationship-a-spiritual-and-psychological-approach/


Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfO4yyDwbrw


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