Hello, Dear. How was your day?Oh, fine. And yours?Oh, just fine.Are your conversations with your spouse like this one? Or are they interesting, full, and lively? Do you know how to talk about things that really matter? And when you disagree, do you merely fight, or do you know how to talk things out?In Marriage Talk, author Ron Woods not only tells, but shows, how you can communicate better in your marriage. Using numerous examples of conversations between husbands and wives, he demonstrates effective—and not-so-effective—ways spouses talk to each other. Then he explains the principles behind the conversations and provides questions for husbands and wives to think about and discuss.The author covers such topics as how to simplify complex discussions, how to understand one another's expectations, how to see each other's point of view, how to understand the emotions behind the words, and how to change. He writes, "Achieving a better marriage takes lifelong effort. It's a continuous process—more a journey than a destination. But two dedicated people can make a fine trip out of it. With goodwill and concerted, regular work on the messages they send one another, their marriage can grow."