Husband Hijacks Your Conversation

Struggling with communication in marriage because your husband turns every hard conversation into one about him? I'm Kelly DuPee, a Christian marriage coach and police chaplain, and in this video I'll show you why he does it and the simple tool that stops it.------------------------------------------------In this video you will learn:- The three patterns that shut down real communication in marriage: getting defensive, going silent, and taking over the conversation- Why your husband hijacks the moment you pause to take a breath, and what's actually driving it- Why listening isn't something you do while waiting for your turn, it's how your spouse actually feels understood- The talking stick: a simple, practical tool for finally being heard without interrupting each other- Four steps to use the talking stick the next time you feel the pull to take over- The three types of listeners (empathetic, problem-solving, and hijacker) and how to ask your spouse for what you needIf you've ever felt like you can't finish a sentence before it becomes about him, this video will change how you talk to each other.------------------------------------------------Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 18:13, Philippians 2:3-4, James 1:19, Proverbs 20:5, Matthew 7:12------------------------------------------------For personalized help, book your free 30-minute strategy call, visit turnitup.coach or call or text 626-804-1731 or schedule online at https://tidycal.com/kdupee1/30-minute-strategy-callGet your free digital copy of my book, Turn It Up, How to Have the Lifelong Marriage That You Really Want: https://turnitup.coach/75Download my free Couples Communication Guide: https://www.turnitup.coach/communicationguideWatch the other videos in this series on why wives don't feel heard and husbands shut down: He Shuts Down, She Gives Up - how to break this cycle: https://youtu.be/qIzXtakEKfgWhy Your Husband Shuts Down When He Can't Fix It: https://youtu.be/P8-G0whTlww------------------------------------------------ABOUT KELLYKelly DuPee is a Christian marriage coach, ordained pastor, and author who helps couples avoid the pain of divorce so that they can have the marriage God wants them to have. He holds a Master's degree in theology and a Bachelor's degree in psychology, a combination that allows him to offer both biblically grounded and research-based solutions to marriage challenges. After 35 years serving as an associate pastor at a megachurch, Kelly stepped into full-time Christian marriage coaching while continuing his ministry as an ordained pastor and active police chaplain serving his local department and community. His chaplaincy work has equipped him to help couples and individuals process traumatic experiences, de-escalate conflict, communicate more effectively, and grieve loss. Married to his wife for almost 39 years, Kelly has coached hundreds of couples from across the United States and internationally. His approach is practical, faith-based, and built on nearly four decades of walking with real people through real marriage struggles.------------------------------------------------#christianmarriage #christianmarriagecoach #marriageadvice #marriagehelp #marriagecommunication #biblicalmarriage #christiancouple #relationshipadvice #marriagetips #christianliving#communicationinmarriage #activelistening #christianmarriageadvice #howtolisten