Staying focused in life is kind of a key principle to success no matter what you're

endeavor or what you're trying to do.

This is true in marriage especially.

You and your spouse need to be consistent in your communication focused on connecting.

And the more intentional you are, the easier it's going to be to communicate well and to

work through challenges.

I'm John Fuller joined by Dr. Greg Smolley and his wife Aaron and they lead the focus

on the family marriage department.

Focus president Jim daily talked with Gary Thomas about communicating well in marriage

and previously Gary shared about some people he knows.

Let's go ahead and listen in as Gary talks about Baron and Christina.

I mean, one of the things is create a communication pattern.

I try to call Jean at least once during the day when I'm traveling.

It's usually two or three times when I have a little break.

I probably bugged the daylight out of her.

What are you doing?

Didn't we just talk an hour ago?

I'm not doing much more differently now, but it's just good to stay connected.

You kind of refer to that, I think, as focused communication.

I don't know if that fits the bill.

No, it was perfect.

Christina really stressed this because she has a friend whose husband is a pilot and

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