4 reasons to always listen to your wife

Most men aren't very good listeners (and I'm a man, so I can relate from personal experience). The more I work with couples, the more I'm convinced that a lack of listening (particularly on the part of husbands) is one of the biggest barriers to trust and intimacy in marriage. I'm not trying to beat up on the guys here, because marriage is a two-way street, and both husbands and wives have important responsibilities, but this particular post is a challenge for the men (myself included).  

• The Bible has a lot to say about marriage and the dynamics of healthy relationships. For me, one of the most important verses about marriage in the Bible is one we often overlook. It takes place as Jesus is about to be crucified and just before Pilate (the Governor) makes his terrible verdict, Pilate's wife comes to him with some advice… Just then, as Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: "Leave that innocent man (Jesus) alone. I suffered through ...