Are You Slowly Eroding the Heart of Your Marriage?

Minimizing is one of the most subtle, yet powerful ways we communicate disrespect in a marriage.

Sometimes it’s overt — saying things like, “That’s stupid,” “You’re overreacting,” or “Why would you feel that way?”
Other times, it’s quieter: we nod, say the right words, maybe even promise to change, but then… nothing changes. Or we give half our attention when our spouse is sharing something that matters to them.

Whether loud or subtle, minimizing tells your spouse, “You don’t matter as much as what I’m doing right now.”

It’s emotional invalidation — and over time, it chips away at connection, trust, and safety.
Validation, on the other hand, says, “I may not fully understand, but I see you. I hear you. You matter.”

If you’ve fallen into a pattern of minimizing without realizing it, there’s hope. Awareness is the first step to changing it.

That’s what I help couples do inside Marriage in Bloom, a six-month marriage intensive designed to rebuild emotional safety and connection from the inside out.

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