HOW TO BUILD EMPATHY IN MARRIAGE

HOW TO BUILD EMPATHY IN MARRIAGE

Quote: "The goal of empathy in marriage is to understand as closely as possible what is going on in your spouse’s mind and heart at the moment. And keep in mind this is a skill that you can learn, not an inherent trait that you’re born with."

Time to read: 3 minutes

Work safe: yes

Summary: By following the steps of listening, validating, sharing, acting, and practicing vulnerability in marriage, you engage in empathy. Empathy is a key ingredient for a successful marriage.

Perspective: Educational