Victorious Love
Welcome to Victorious Love, the podcast dedicated to helping you enhance your communication skills within marriage so you can truly win in love. Whether you're navigating the complexities of handling difficult conversations with grace to understanding your partner's love language, this show is your go-to resource for transforming the way you communicate and connect with your spouse.
Hosted by Nicci Wooley, professor of communication, wife, and mom, Victorious Love covers it all. Tune in as she dives deep into practical tips, expert interviews, and real-life stories that shed light on the art of effective communication and embark on a journey designed to empower you to build a stronger, more loving relationship.
Victorious Love
001: Strengthening Your Marriage Through the 3 A's of Communication
Have you ever felt like your words just aren’t getting through to your spouse? Or maybe you struggle to feel truly heard and understood in your marriage? In this episode, we dive into the power of effective communication and explore three simple yet transformative habits that can enhance intimacy and trust in your relationship.
Inspired by Jonathan Robinson’s book Communication Miracles for Couples, we unpack a thought-provoking quote:
"It’s a shame that in school we learn how to speak a foreign language and even how to ‘talk’ to a computer—but fail to learn how to skillfully communicate in an intimate relationship.”
Many couples face communication struggles due to lack of awareness, poor role models, or an overestimation of their skills. But the good news? Communication is a learnable skill, and small, intentional habits can make a big impact over time.
In this episode, we break down the three A’s of communication that can help you build a stronger, more connected marriage:
🔹 Appreciation – Cultivate a habit of expressing gratitude for your spouse’s positive qualities and actions. Learn why small complaints can feel like deep criticisms and how daily words of thankfulness can transform your relationship.
🔹 Acknowledgement – Validate your partner’s experiences and emotions—even if you don’t agree with them. Discover practical sentence starters that can help you affirm your spouse’s feelings and foster deeper trust.
🔹 Acceptance – Love your partner unconditionally by focusing on their positive intentions. Learn how shifting your mindset can help you extend grace and understanding in moments of frustration.
Strengthening your marriage takes time and consistency, but as Philippians 4:13 reminds us, “I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” These small daily deposits into your relationship will lead to lasting, meaningful change.
Tune in and start applying these communication habits today—because real intimacy thrives when we communicate with love and intention.
💬 Which of the three A’s will you focus on this week? Share your thoughts and experiences with us!