What is love?

Reigniting the emotional connection 

Break 1

Bids for connection

How do I get through to my husband?

Recipe for success

Doug unpacks the difference between love and emotional connection. He shares what love is and how to reignite the emotional connection in your marriage through asking open ended questions, showing appreciation, and making a bids for connection.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Suzie - How do I respond to a husband who says 'I'm a guy and I don’t talk about that', and he shuts down. What do I say to him? (40:57)

 

Building a strong emotional connection
Ask open-ended questions
Show appreciation
Make bids for connection

 

Recipe for success
Know your spouse’s inner world
Ask your spouse questions inviting them to be vulnerable
Notice the positive and let your spouse know
Look at your spouse when they make a bid for connection
Make and respond to lots of bids for connection

Doug unpacks the difference between love and emotional connection. He shares what love is and how to reignite the emotional connection in your marriage through asking open ended questions, showing appreciation, and making a bids for connection.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Suzie - How do I respond to a husband who says 'I'm a guy and I don&rsquo;t talk about that', and he shuts down. What do I say to him? (40:57)</li>
</ul>
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Building a strong emotional connection
<ol>
<li>Ask open-ended questions</li>
<li>Show appreciation</li>
<li>Make bids for connection</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Recipe for success
<ol>
<li>Know your spouse&rsquo;s inner world</li>
<li>Ask your spouse questions inviting them to be vulnerable</li>
<li>Notice the positive and let your spouse know</li>
<li>Look at your spouse when they make a bid for connection</li>
<li>Make and respond to lots of bids for connection</li>
</ol>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

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