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Podcast: Turn it Up! Marriage Tips and Tools
Episode: Don't say "Calm Down!"
Description: Why Telling Your Spouse to Calm Down is Hurting Your MarriageJoin Kelly DuPee, pastor, police chaplain, Christian marriage coach, and author, as he explains why telling your spouse to calm down can escalate rather than diffuse tension. Learn seven biblical action steps to respond with compassion and wisdom: listening first, validating feelings, asking questions, offering presence, speaking gently, allowing space for processing, and following up. These principles promote deeper intimacy and stronger connections in marriage.Want to improve the communication in your marriage? Here's the link to Kelly's free Couple's Communication Guide: https://www.turnitup.coach/communicationguide00:00 Introduction: The...