
1. STOP fighting against your spouse and START fighting for your spouse.
You and your spouse might not feel like “partners” at the moment, but you are still partners. You need to get back to a unified partnership. It begins with a change in mindset that leads to a change in our words and ultimately creates a change in behavior. Remember that you and your spouse are on the SAME TEAM. Fight for each other and not against each other. To help you get started, watch these 3 free videos for struggling couples.
2. Show support and respect to your spouse by LISTENING to their concerns and VALUING the things that they value.
When a marriage feels broken, both spouses usually feel unappreciated and disrespected by the other. You can change how your spouse responds, BUT you have total control of how you respond. Take the first step to promote healing by taking an active interest in the things that interest him/her. Ask him/her what’s on their mind. Help solve the challenges they’re most concerned with. Slowly but surely these selfless actions will restore damaged trust and bring the two of you closer together. This leads directly into #3…