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In our series finale on lies I believe about my husband, we talk about the ins and outs of sharing feelings and exploring emotions in your marriage.

In Part 2 of our series on lies I believe about my husband, we discuss non-talkative spouses and how to spur communication and connection between you.

In Part 1 of our series on lies I believed about my husband, I discuss why I thought Bob didn’t want to listen to me and what we've done to debunk that lie.

In marriage, as in laser tag, when you use your differing strengths to work together as a team, you're more successful than when you work individually.

Marriage presents many opportunities for disagreement. But how do we get back on track when we feel hurt or the discussion is no longer civil? A little humility can go a long way.

Keep watch over your heart. When you've been hurt ask God to help you return love for hurt and keep a soft heart toward the mate God has given you.

Is your marriage like a cruise ship? Is it a big feeding frenzy with you rushing from one activity to the next? Or are you slowing down—relaxing—and enjoying your mate?

Has dialogue with your spouse stopped and you don’t know why? Learn to spot your wounds and how they are affecting communication in your marriage.

Take a chance; make a request to your spouse. You might be surprised to have your desires met. Your spouse should not be expected to read your mind!