Arguments are a normal part of healthy relationships, including the ones that are intensely emotional. When they become disrespectful, however it’s time to take a break. This can be a really important strategy for maintaining our cool and keeping an eye on solving the problem. Sometimes taking a … [Read more...]
In Marriage, Play Both Offense and Defense
(UPDATED November 2, 2017) You walk in the front door after running some errands in the afternoon. Your wife asks if you remembered to pick up some bread at the store. “I was supposed to go to the store?” you ask. Your wife gives you a frustrated look, sighs, and says “you don’t ever listen to me … [Read more...]