Effective Communication in Marriage: Introduction
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Myrtle Alegado (host): “Hello, everyone! For those joining us again we’re glad you’re back, and a warm welcome to our new listeners out there. I’m Myrtle Alegado, host of this newest podcast by INCMedia, Happy Life where we help newlyweds navigate through the first years of marriage. As for me, I have been happily married for over 21 years to my husband, Paul.
In our last episode, we left off on the topic of communication. Today, we’re kicking off the series on effective communication in marriage.
On the website insightpsychological.ca it states that lack of communication is the root cause of marriage issues and on www.marriage.com they state and I quote:
“Communication is crucial in marriage and not being able to communicate effectively quickly leads to resentment and frustration for both, impacting all aspects of a marriage. Poor communication is one of the biggest reasons for
divorce.”
Stay tuned now as we talk about what communication is and look at some of the different methods.
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Myrtle Alegado: On Happy Life today, I’d like to welcome our guests Jannelle & Kurt, from Delta, British Columbia, Canada. They’ve been married a little over 2 years now. Hey, Kurt & Jannelle! How are you both today?
Jannelle Quines: Thank you so much! We’re doing great, thanks!
Myrtle Alegado: Oh, that’s awesome! Kurt, how are you?
Kurt Quines: Pretty good. Hi, everyone!
Myrtle Alegado: So, before we jump into our discussion today, would you mind sharing a little bit about yourselves? You know, so we can get to know you a little. What do you both do professionally?
Kurt Quines: So, I’m a Structural Engineer at WHM Structural Consulting just outside of Vancouver.
Myrtle Alegado: Mmmhmm.
Jannelle Quines: And I’m a Digital Marketing & Communications Professional. I work within a tech company that focuses on video editing software.
Myrtle Alegado: Oh wow, those definitely sound like busy careers. I know from our last conversation together, I know you met when you both worked in retail about 9 or 10 years ago. But you only got married 2 years ago, right?
Jannelle Quines: Yes, that’s right.
Myrtle Alegado: So for you personally, what does good communication in your
marriage mean to you?
Kurt Quines: So for us, it basically means speaking with honesty and respect.
Myrtle Alegado: Right.
Jannelle Quines: Yeah, definitely, being able to speak with honesty and like, you know, being unafraid of your spouse’s reaction. Also, having an open mind and an open heart to listen to what your spouse is saying or trying to say.
Myrtle Alegado: So, in the little over 2 years that you’ve been married, but you’ve known each other for a total of 10, so what have you learned about communication with each other over the years? And did that change a little bit, you know, after you got married?
Kurt Quines: Definitely. So, communication in marriage is a lot different from when you’re dating.
