What does unclear communication with your spouse look like? Sound like? Feel like?
Have you shared your true feelings with your spouse lately? How did it go?
What would your spouse say you’re communicating non‐verbally?
How do you respond when your spouse is critical, demanding, or harsh toward you?
Have you ever read any books or materials on communication? What insights have you gained?
What things get in the way of clear communication with your spouse?
How does your regular schedule affect communication? Are there practical habits that make communication difficult—things like watching television, eating dinner separately, etc.?
Knowing that men and women often differ in their communication styles, are you making the effort to discover your spouse’s preferred style?
Do you sometimes expect your spouse to read your mind or think that if they were paying attention they should know what you want without you saying it?