
Rebuilding Us: Marriage Podcast
Dana CheT.O.N.E. & Truth: How to Be Honest Without Being Hurtful
January 21, 2025 ● 24 minShare this episode
Hard conversations are often necessary in marriage. You can be loving and truthful at the same time. However, it can be easy to forget how to balance the two in relationships. It’s no secret that marriages, like any close relationships, thrive on open and honest communication. Yet, the art of conveying truth with care often eludes us. Today, we’re diving into this intricate dance and learning how to be honest without causing harm to our spouse or significant other, further driving a wedge in our unity.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- Potential consequences of withholding the truth - how withholding the truth can lead to bitterness and resentment in marriages.
- Setting intentions for conversations - how to have a positive outcome in mind and center your spouse in conversations rather than yourself
- Developing the courage to confront marriage problems and find mutual solutions.
- A powerful acronym T.O.N.E. – Timing, Outcome, Necessity, and Empathy – and how to navigate these discussions successfully.
We also highlight the necessity of empathy in relationships as a means to understand and deepen genuine connections.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Download my free audio: "7 Secret Marriage Rules to Know Before I Do and After I Did.”
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A Prayer to Find Light When You Feel Surrounded by Darkness - Your Daily Prayer - April 2
His light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. This tells us that light always reigns over darkness.
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