In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about the #6 marriage mistake Dr. Kim sees in marriages; which is hurtful teasing. If it hurts your spouse, why are you doing it?
They discuss the difference between playful teasing and hurtful teasing. They share how to deal with hurtful teasing in your marriage and Dr. Kim gives some practical tips to avoid hurts in our marriage.
We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.
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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
- “You don’t get to be the judge of whether or not something is hurtful to your spouse, they do.” - Christina Dodson
- “The right kind of playful teasing can connect you to your spouse.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
- “If you know your spouse is insecure about something you should not tease them about it.” - Christina Dodson
- “We can’t change our spouse, that is God’s job.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
- “Hurtful teasing can be something that gradually erodes a relationship.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
- “When you are making fun of your spouse all the time, they realize that they can’t be themselves around you.” - Christina Dodson
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