The Midlife Marriage

Episode 56: The Differences in Communication between Women & Men with Guest Steven Cohen

• Carrie Cohen • Season 2 • Episode 4

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Have you ever felt like you and your partner are speaking completely different languages? In this special episode, I bring my husband, Steven Cohen, to unpack the fundamental differences in how men and women communicate—and why it so often leads to frustration, misinterpretation, or just plain silence.

Together, we dive into:

  • Why men tend to struggle with emotional expression and how their limited emotional vocabulary plays a role.
  • How women’s broader range of words and emotions can sometimes create disconnects rather than deeper conversations.
  • What Steven and I have learned—both personally and professionally—about bridging the communication gap in relationships.
  • Practical insights on how couples can communicate more effectively, even when their styles seem completely opposite.

This episode is a rare behind-the-scenes look at the real-life dynamics of our own marriage—full of relatable moments, expert insights, and plenty of lightbulb moments for couples everywhere.

Press play and start understanding each other better!


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