Seeking Guidance: Navigating Conflict and Communication in Marriage

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Hello, fellow believers,

I’m reaching out to this community for support and wisdom regarding a challenging aspect of my marriage as my wife is yelling. Lately, my spouse and I have found ourselves raising our voices during disagreements, and it’s taking a toll on our relationship. I believe in the sanctity of marriage and the importance of reflecting Christ’s love, but I’m struggling to manage our conflicts in a way that honors God.

I’m seeking advice on:

  • Biblical principles for handling anger and fostering peace in marriage.

  • Practical steps to improve communication and reduce yelling.

Any guidance or personal experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and support.

Blessings,

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Two suggestions

  1. To put in writing what is upsetting one. To take the time to read the message from one spouse and to reply also in writing.
  2. To limit all discussion to how the others actions words etc makes one feel.
  3. If action are causing a problem to identify, discuss what the action is, how it hurts the other and how this can be dealt with.
  4. If tempers get raised, call a timeout.
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I probably am not the best one to try to give you advice or instruction, but I can and will pray, starting now. I have been married to my present husband for 37 years and to my first husband for 8.5 years, until he was killed in an accident. So I have a little bit of marriage experience. All I can think of to tell you is to think back and remember why you married her in the first place. Remember how you anticipated being with her, married. Remember those tender times and treat her as you did then.

It is hard to fight with a gentleman, with someone who is smiling gently, with someone who is both honoring and honorable.

When was the last time the two of you read the Bible together? When was the last time she heard your words as you prayed for her, as you thanked our GOD for her, as you asked HIS blessing upon her?

Do you attend services together? Do you double-date with friends who are believers? Do you talk about the LORD together? Do you thank GOD together for your food before you eat it together? These are all good things, even necessary to do, and they can break down any wall between the two of you.

GOD bless you TOGETHER! GOD be with you both, together