Episode 196
How We Can Slander Our Spouse Through Negative Silence
We can find ourselves slandering our spouse in different ways: even "silent" ways!
Chelsea and I continue our discussion of slander in marriage to finish our answer to the question:
What are ways we tear down our spouse?
- Absence
- Negative Silence
- Assuming motives.
We fleshed out "Negative Silence" with how it shows up as...
- Avoidance/"peace at all costs"
- Bitterness
- Busyness/distractions
- Passive aggression
- Power/control
- Safety
Scriptures Referenced:
Colossians 3:19
James 3:11
Sources Cited:
Todd Foley, "Silent storm: When your spouse won't talk," Focus on the Family Canada, Accessed September 11, 2022.
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