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Jan 2025
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How to Get Your Husband to Truly Listen ...

MINDFUL MUSLIMAH SPEAKS
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In this episode, The host of Mindful Muslimah shares practical strategies to bridge communication gaps in marriages. Drawing from her experience as a licensed educator and counselor to thousands of Muslim women, she explains the key differences in how men and women communicate and how understanding these differences can strengthen relationships.


Whether you're identifying common miscommunication issues or looking to deepen your connection with your spouse, this episode offers actionable insights and tools to transform your relationship.

🌟Expect to Learn:

-How to pick the right time to have meaningful conversations with your spouse.

-Why leading with kindness and appreciation fosters better communication.

-The importance of focusing on one topic at a time.

-Why you shouldn’t expect your partner to "read between the lines."

-Practical tips to manage emotions during sensitive discussions.


Timestamps:

[01:43] - Introduction - Opening remarks and editing process explained. - Frustration of feeling unheard in conversations with your husband.

[04:17] - Mistakes Women Make in Communication - Picking the wrong time to have meaningful conversations. - How timing impacts how messages are received.

[07:48] - Using “I” Statements - Expressing feelings without sounding accusatory. - Framing your needs to foster connection.

[09:38]- Don’t Overload with Information - Sharing one topic at a time for better focus. - Avoiding information dumps that overwhelm your partner.

[13:24] - Direct Communication - Why can't men read between the lines? - Tips for being clear and direct without being emotional.

[16:20] - Recap of Communication Tips - Key points to improve communication with your husband: 1. Pick the right time. 2. Start softly, avoid criticism. 3. Focus on one topic at a time. 4. Communicate directly.

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