Lesson 5, Topic 5
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5. How do you navigate a marriage in which your spouse cannot share their emotions?

Ryan Rhoden September 13, 2022
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Direct communication that isn’t a demand or an ultimatum, but is an articulation of impact, desire, and expectation.

IMPACT – This isn’t working for us. Our lack of emotional connection and meaningful communication is draining the life out of me, out of us, and it is leaving me feeling disappointed and unfulfilled in marriage. This isn’t working, and I won’t willing live below what we can be together.

 DESIRE – My desire is for us to be connected and open. My desire is for us both to feel safe and alive by sharing more of ourselves. My desire is a thriving marriage, and for both of us to be “all in” as we forge a new way of doing marriage that isn’t pre-determined by our pasts.

EXPECTATION – My expectation is that we will both work to come to a place of vulnerability and health in our emotional maturity, our responses, etc. Our marriage isn’t working “as is”, but my expectation is that we work to make it the best it can be. (Then, get to work on your stuff…)