Communication in Marriage
FCS2178
Can We Talk? Improving Couples' Communication1
Eboni J. Baugh and Deborah Humphries2
1. This document is FCS2178, one of a series of the Florida Marriage Preparation series, from the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences,
Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date November 2001.
Reviewed October 2006. Revised December 2009; January 2010. Visit the EDIS Web site at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
2. Original written by Deborah Humphries, M.S., extension agent, Taylor County Cooperative Extension Service; revised by Eboni Baugh (2009/10), assistant professor, Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences; Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences; University of Florida; Gainesville 32611.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service,
University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Millie Ferrer-
Chancy, Interim Dean
In this segment of the Florida Marriage
Preparation series, couples are encouraged to look at the importance of learning and practicing the relationship skill of listening—as well as expressing thoughts and feelings. Other related publications include the following:
• Couples Considering Parenthood
• Couples Considering A Blended Family
• So You are Getting Married in Florida!
• Your Money Matters
• Conflict Management and Resolution—Can We
Agree?
Overview
Committed couples care about and consistently work at the quality of their relationship. They
Can We Talk? Improving Couples' Communication1
Eboni J. Baugh and Deborah Humphries2
1. This document is FCS2178, one of a series of the Florida Marriage Preparation series, from the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences,
Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date November 2001.
Reviewed October 2006. Revised December 2009; January 2010. Visit the EDIS Web site at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
2. Original written by Deborah Humphries, M.S., extension agent, Taylor County Cooperative Extension Service; revised by Eboni Baugh (2009/10), assistant professor, Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences; Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences; University of Florida; Gainesville 32611.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service,
University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Millie Ferrer-
Chancy, Interim Dean
In this segment of the Florida Marriage
Preparation series, couples are encouraged to look at the importance of learning and practicing the relationship skill of listening—as well as expressing thoughts and feelings. Other related publications include the following:
• Couples Considering Parenthood
• Couples Considering A Blended Family
• So You are Getting Married in Florida!
• Your Money Matters
• Conflict Management and Resolution—Can We
Agree?
Overview
Committed couples care about and consistently work at the quality of their relationship. They