Who Gets Your Ear? Choosing to Listen Above the Chaos
On this episode of Doing Marriage Well (Oct 6, 2026), Paul explores how everyday distractions — kids, pets, phones, and media — can drown out your spouse and harm connection. Missing what your partner says can communicate indifference even when unintentional.
Practical advice includes making listening a priority, asking your partner to wait when you can’t focus, putting down devices and making eye contact, being honest about long-winded moments, and working together when ADHD or other focus challenges make attention harder.
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