Lost in Translation? Why Your Spouse Hears Something You Didn’t Say

Do your conversations get lost in translation? Have you ever said something to your spouse—only to realize later they heard something completely different?

That’s exactly what happened to an engaged couple I worked with. She thought she was expressing sacrificial love. He heard it as rejection and threat. One statement, two completely different meanings.

In this episode of The Revolutionary Marriage Podcast, Dr. Debi explains why men and women often hear the same words in completely different ways—and how those miscommunications quietly erode connection. You’ll discover why it’s not about talking more but about learning to “translate” one another’s language so you actually feel understood.

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Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute psychological or medical advice. This is not therapy, and participation does not establish a therapist–client relationship. Although Dr. Debi Smith is a psychologist by training, she serves in this context as a marriage educator and couples coach—offering guidance, not clinical treatment. She teaches the Psychology of Men, Women, and Marriage, and helps participants turn insight into action and knowledge into transformation.