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This episode is Part 2 of the Top 5 Tips for How to Have Great Communication in Marriage. We will give you some of our best content on the topic of creating great communication in marriage. You will learn how to avoid those moments of high negative emotions and the disconnect that follows. We have all been there! Sit back and learn how to change those negative experiences into a greater sense of connection with your spouse. 

Here’s a recap of what we talk about in this episode. 

1. Tip #3:
   • Use Empathy 
     1. The choice to walk in your spouse's shoes.
     2. We must develop an emotions vocabulary (this episode explains how to do this).
2. Tip #4:
   • Use a Stop-Phrase
     1. Of all the tips, this may be the most valuable.
     2. The stop-phrase requires a mutual commitment, but it will save you from having major destruction in your marriage.
     3. Hear how to increase your Emotional IQ.
3. Tip #5:
   • Choose to Go First
     1. Perhaps the most difficult of all the tips!
     2. This begin a new story of joy, connection, and peace in your marriage.
     3. Involves the power of prayer in marriage. 
4. Bonus Tips:
   • Sarcasm is a huge marriage killer! 
     1. Learn how and why we should remove sarcasm and negative humor from your relationship.
   • Remove the "D" (Divorce) word from any interaction.

Call To ACTION
Any real change requires a call to action. So here are a few things we want you to do.

1. Listen to this episode with your spouse so you will have a mutual understanding of this content and be able to use similar vocabulary.
   • Be sure to do the exercises! Repetition is the "mother of skill!"
   • Our lives are busy! Add fatigue, and we tend to put things off until tomorrow. Decide to be intentional with your spouse today! 
2. Have a conversation about the benefits of a stop-phrase in your marriage.
   • Decide today on what your stop-phrase will be.
3. Join the Red Truck Marriage Facebook Group!
   • You will get exclusive "goodies" from us by being a member!
   • We will join you weekly for coaching on becoming the HEROES of your Marriage Story!
   • Join the RTM Facebook Group