How To Get a Husband To Talk About His Feelings - Christian Counselors of Mooresville

Has your husband ever came home visibly upset? You ask him, “How was your day?” He responds, “I had a rough day at work, but I’m fine”? You ask him again and he says, “I’m okay.” You try again and he says, “It’s nothing.” You can tell that he is not being truthful. So you begin to get angry at him. As you become increasingly annoyed at him, your tone of voice betrays your frustration. With a smirk you say, “I can tell there is something wrong.” It escalates. “I’m fine. It’s no big deal. Just leave me alone,” he says with a raised voice. “I give up! You never tell me anything!” you retort. Now, both of you are upset. Little communication is accomplished. You think that your husband does not want to share his feelings with you. You feel disconnected. You feel like you are less of a person because he rejects you. You become discouraged. You want to connect with him, but all of your efforts fail.Now, this will surprise you… First of all, I want you to understand that your husband does want...