What is Communication in Marriage?
  • Effective Communication is crucial for a healthy Marriage, fostering deeper understanding, trust and emotional connection between partners.
  • Effective Communication is a dynamic exchange, not a solo performance. It thrives on a shared understanding that successful dialogue is two-dimensional.
  • Effective Communication is a means to show your spouse how much they mean to you as time passes. One person speaks, while the other actively listens and signals engagement, demonstrating they are following along.
  • Effective Communication is an opportunity to tell your spouse what you love about them and also don’t be afraid to voice your opinion if something is bothering you.

Some biblical verses about Communication.
James 1:19 Good Marital Communication involves more than just talking. We are to hear more (2 ears) than talking (1 mouth). Note with your eyes (2 eyes) on how your spouse is saying it.
Psalms 19: 14 Be mindful of your words because words are powerful.

Proverbs 12: 18 Your words should be used to build each other up, to share feelings, needs and dreams with partners. Words should naot be used as weapons. Do your words bring healings to your spouse or they are more like thrusts to a sword?.

Proverbs 17: 27 Restraint equals Knowlegde.

Proverbs 18: 13 listening is communicating.

Types of Communication

  1. Verbal Communication.
  2. Non-Verbal Communication.
  3. Physical acts.
Benefits of Communication in Marriage
  • It enhances transparency in Marriage
  • It builds up one another Ephesians 4: 29
  • It enhances forgiveness Luke 23: 34
  • It dissolves misunderstanding
  • It secures long life for the spouse, no one will die in silence because problems discussed is half solved.
  • It guarantee emotional connection between partners.
  • It builds respect and resolve conflicts constructively.
  • It builds trust.
  • It ensures reliability, openness and true connection between two people.
  • It closes doors to guessing permanently. (Guess work will result to major errors that can harm your relationship. Directly ask your spouse’s opinion on anything will help you to do the right thing and let your spouse know you value his\her opinion.
  • It saves a lot of time and disallow stress.
  • The couple will understand themselves the more.
  • It enhances marital satisfaction – Your partner will be your confidant if you talk openly and that ensures continued interest in the other.
  • New things are learnt with effective communication in Marriage – You will discover new things about yourselves.
  • It goes with a lot of health benefits.

Conclusion: Communication is the cornerstone of a successful marriage. It helps partners express their feelings, resolve conflicts and strengthen their emotional connection. Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, resentful and distance between partners. Therefore as married couples engage in effective communication for a healthy and fruitful Marriage.

PASTOR E.O. ABE JP