“We need to talk.” Do those four dreaded words sound familiar? They usually lead to defensive feelings and another argument with your spouse.

But you two have been stuck in limbo for a while now. You really need to sit down and have that difficult conversation you may have been putting off about moving forward (or not) in your marriage.

So, how do you approach this much-needed conversation without it turning into the same old argument? The key is asking the right questions--for yourself and your partner.

In this episode of The Loving Truth podcast, you’ll learn how to generate information beyond just the surface level of your relationship when you need to talk, whether you decide to stay together or call it quits. I’ll give you questions to ask yourself and your partner so you can get better-quality answers that’ll actually help you make better decisions about your marriage.

3:14 - Why you need to be aware of the quality of the questions you ask your spouse

9:17 - How to change the way you show up in a difficult conversation with your partner

13:08 - Questions to ask yourself (before the conversation) and your spouse (during the conversation)

16:16 - Asking more generative questions to move the process forward (whether you stay or go)

20:38 - Better questions to ask if you’re trying to make your marriage work but aren’t optimistic about your chances

26:07 - Better questions to ask if you’ve decided to end your marriage

29:51 - The difference between investigative versus detective questions

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Struggling to decide whether to stay or go in your marriage and you’re serious about finding that answer?

Book a Truth & Clarity Session with a member of my team. We’ll discuss where you are in your marriage and explore if there’s a fit for you and I to work together so you can make - and execute - the RIGHT decision for YOU and your marriage.