68 Ten Lessons in Communication
b"This week on Couple Things, we talk about some of the things that we have learned over the past 5 years of marriage as it pertains to communication. We aren't professionals, but we want to pass along some things that have worked for us and really upgraded how we communicate with each other.\\n\\nHere are some of the topics that we cover:\\n\\nsaying thank you instead of I\\u2019m sorry\\n\\nmonthly check-ups/ having a system\\n\\nexpectations when your partner is away\\n\\nthe importance of accurate ETA\\u2019s\\n\\nmeeting your partner halfway in conversation\\n\\nthe harm of blanket statements\\n\\nowning your mistakes\\n\\nbeing aware of your mood\\n\\nalways try to have a conversation\\n\\nusing your words wisely\\n\\nbeing involved in your partner's excitement\\n\\nyour tone\\n\\n\\nIf you haven\\u2019t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...\\nAnd if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format \\u2013 we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.\\n\\nWe're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below:\\nButcherbox \\u25b6 New members receive one pack of bacon in every box for the lifetime of their membership! Simply visit http://www.ButcherBox.com/couple\\nUpward \\u25b6 Download Upward for free today in the app store! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/upward-christian-dating/id1499137942\\n\\nFollow My Instagram \\u25b6 http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson\\nLike the Facebook page! \\u25b6 http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson\\nFollow My Twitter \\u25b6 http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson\\nSnapchat! \\u25b6 @ShawneyJ\\n\\nFollow AndrewsTwitter \\u25b6 http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast\\nFollow My Instagram \\u25b6 http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast\\nLike the Facebook page! \\u25b6 http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast\\nSnapchat! \\u25b6 @AndrewDEast\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"