# How People Skills Strengthen Your Marriage Connection with Debra Fileta Ep. 748

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Podcast: [Awesome Marriage Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/awesome-marriage-podcast-1059245)
Published: 2026-09-08T05:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.awesomemarriage.com
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Duration seconds: 3832

## Resource

Healthy relationships don't happen by accident—they're built one skill at a time. In this episode, Dr. Kim sits down with returning guest and licensed counselor Debra Fileta to talk about why so many marriages struggle, not because couples don't love each other, but because they haven't learned the skills to communicate that love well. Together they unpack practical ways to become better listeners, healthier communicators, and more intentional spouses. Whether you've been married for six months or sixty years, you'll walk away with simple, biblical tools to strengthen your connection, improve communication, and reflect the love of Christ in your marriage. Main Takeaways: Love isn't always the problem—sometimes it's a lack of relationship skills. The healthiest communication starts with self-awareness. Listening is one of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse. You don't have to wait for your spouse to change first. Quotes from this Episode: Dr. Kim: "I think a lot of marriages aren't struggling because of a lack of love—they're struggling because couples haven't learned the skills to communicate that love well." "Jesus is our model for relationships. Nobody served like He did, and nobody loved people more intentionally." "When we really learn to listen to each other, it probably makes a bigger difference than almost anything else in marriage." "Don't settle for a marriage that's just surviving when God created your marriage to thrive." "The payoff of listening well is that your spouse doesn't just know you love them—they actually experience your love." "You don't have to wait for your spouse to change before you begin obeying what God is asking of you." "Good communication isn't something you master once. It's something you keep growing in through every season of…

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