Have you ever tried to talk to your spouse and felt like you were talking to a wall?

Communication is essential in marriage—but simply talking isn’t enough. How you say it, when you say it, your tone, how well you listen, and whether you actually understand how your spouse communicates can completely change the conversation.

In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter have a candid conversation about learning how to communicate with the person you married.

They discuss why “we need to talk” can immediately create tension, what happens when one spouse is a talker and the other is more direct, choosing the right time for important conversations, staying on topic instead of bringing up five old problems, listening to understand instead of just waiting to respond, and why unresolved issues shouldn’t be allowed to pile up.

You don’t have to communicate exactly the same way—but you do have to learn how to communicate with each other.

Some conversations will be difficult. Some will be fun. But in a healthy marriage, the conversations are necessary.

Keep your hearts committed. ❤️

Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship, without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload.

Hosted by The Porters, pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years, each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away.

You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth, delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment.

Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Because great marriages aren’t found, they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time.

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