Communication breakdown?

At some point in our marriages, we (husbands) will become frustrated that our wife is not a man. I don't mean physically. I mean emotionally and relationally. Wives will get frustrated about this too (except the opposite). We don't realize it's even happening. 

The truth is, that sometimes, we (wives here) expect men to act and react like women and vice versa*. We don't live in the reality that men (and sometimes women) tend to be more logical thinkers and bring less feeling to a given subject. Typically, we choose to marry someone that does life differently than we do. That's because it would be boring and unchallenging to marry ourselves. We need that alternate perspective to form us into a better person.

When it comes to communication, they are many do's and don'ts. At the next show (April 1st at Summit church), we will feature a panel that will focus on uncovering some helpful communication tips. Herndon Campus Minister Eddie Kaulfholz and his wife, Brianne (she's a marriage counselor) will be my guests. Along with Waterford Campus Minister Garry Abbott and wife, Abbie to complete the panel. Please consider joining us as we unpack Fundamental #3 Communication matters.

*Vice Versa is a 1988 movie starring Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage (The Wonder Years). You could probably use two hours of your life in a better way than watching the film. Sorry, Judge. I bet his parents wanted a different career for him than an actor, just going off his first name.