Your Wife Needs More Communication From You

In the last 10 days I have talked to or heard from at least 10 women who tell me that communication with their husband is basically MIA. Other than discussion of logistical day-to-day things, communication is absent. So they are feeling empty and alone and emotionally starved where communication is concerned. They say they try to open up with their husbands and get him to do the same but for the most part he is not willing.

What is it with us guys that makes it so hard for us to open up and talk to the one who loves us most? Do you know what you are missing by not taking advantage of a deep communion with the person who knows you best? Are you aware that both of you have the potential to be tender, giving soul mates for each other and truly nurture each other? But you have to do your part. The close communication (and resulting trust) has to be there first.

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I want to issue a challenge: initiate a conversation with your wife and ask what she needs from you in terms of connection. Then sit quietly and listen and do not offer a rebuttal, defense or other comment. Just say thank you and take to heart what she says Then act on it as best you can.

There’s more ideas in my book 10 Lessons for Men.