The Connection Compass

The Connection Compass

Compass Issues

Compass Issue #12 — Understanding Your Spouse’s Emotional World

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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
May 07, 2026
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It’s easy to focus on what your spouse says or does.

But what shapes those actions is often something deeper — their emotional experience.

In this Compass Issue, you’ll learn how paying attention to your spouse’s emotional world can reduce misunderstandings, deepen connection, and help you respond in more effective ways.

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