What You’re Not Hearing Can Ruin Your Marriage

Out of Neutral | Grace Baptist Church · Sep 23, 2026 · 4m

What You’re Not Hearing Can Ruin Your Marriage Paul Sadler

She walks in with her head down and heads straight to the bedroom. He asks how she is. “Fine,” comes the reply. He goes back to his phone. He was right to ask the question, but he was wrong to think he had the answer. She assumes he’s not interested and feels even more alone. He assumes that everything’s okay and misses an opportunity to connect. What you’re not hearing can have a profound impact on your relationship, but many people give too little thought to how they listen. Poor listening weakens marriages. Let’s consider how to…