Listening Before Criticizing

<p>Being a good listener doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality. Greg Smalley shares with Erin Smalley and John Fuller about how he's learning to get better at listening. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder, about why it's best to listen well and offer constructive feedback to your spouse. They will also bring up why negative criticism is so dangerous.</p> <p> </p> <p>Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast</a> or call 1-800-A-FAMILY</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2023-07-11?refcd=1752101">Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for your donation of any amount!</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/focus-on-marriage-assessment-1752101-fom-10-3">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/fom-10-3-listening-is-the-first-step-to-conflict-resolution-in-l-u-v-e">Listening is the First Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/coping-with-alienation-anger-and-anxiety-in-marriage-10-3-fom">Coping with Alienation, Anger, and Anxiety in Marriage</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/forming-new-habits-for-your-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=1752101">Listen Anytime</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/">If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.</a></p>