Dear
Quick question: What's more important to you - being right
or being in love?
I know, I know - you want both! (Don't we
all!!)
But as much as you want to be right, there are times
when you have to let it go so you can be/stay in love.
One of the best relationship tips I can share is this:
Do whatever you can to avoid silly debates in your
marriage that cause unnecessary conflict.
Here's what I mean.
Maybe you're a Republican and your spouse is a Democrat
(maybe it's the
other way around). You already KNOW from
experience how an "innocent" comment can mushroom into a
heated debate that quickly explodes into a full blown
argument.
Fun times, huh?
Here's a thought: Why not avoid kicking the hornets nest
over in the first place by side-stepping inflammatory
topics/issues in your marriage?
If you know a certain topic is prone to triggering an
argument, AVOID it altogether.
AND don't allow yourself be baited into a conversation
that you KNOW will end in bad feelings.
Choose today to not start, or be baited into, unhealthy
or harmful
debates/discussions/arguments with your
spouse.
If you sense that a certain conversation is about to become
argumentative, and know it's not an argument worth having,
(some are some aren't), then politely end the conversation
in as an affirming, respectful manner as possible.
If you want a happier marriage, then avoid conversational
grenades that explode into unnecessary conflict.
Until next time, this is Mike & Gayle Tucker and we
want you to be mad about marriage!
