There will come a time in your marriage when you will find some behaviors unnecessary and maybe even a little crazy. For me personally, my husband and I are at the point where we refuse to argue over small stuff. We’ve reached the place in our marriage where we know how to avoid an argument because, well, we just don’t feel like arguing and would rather use that time for … [Read more...]
5 Reminders from God to Help You After Arguing with Your Spouse
The other day my wife and I had a disagreement about a issue caused by miscommunication. In the heat of the moment we both were very upset with one another and we both made statements that were unnecessary. After I apologized, and she forgave me also apologizing for her role in the argument, we both looked at each other saying, "What were we even arguing about?" It is so … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Leave After an Argument
Arguments are a part of marriage. You can’t avoid all of them and really, you shouldn’t try to. Just because you argue doesn’t mean anything is wrong in your marriage. Siblings argue, friends argue, even co-workers argue. It’s natural because you are in close contact with another person. But sometimes an argument can be so intense with your spouse, that you may consider walking … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Not to Keep the Peace in Your Marriage
At my bridal shower, my guests filled out note cards of advice. One said “know when to keep your peace and when to stand your ground, and make sure your fights count.” I had no idea what that advice meant entering my marriage. Over time, though, it has become something I’ve come back to over and over again, not just in terms of deciding when to be quiet, but also the times … [Read more...]
Do You Know How To Fight?
By Tiya Cunningham-Sumter Your wife might drive you crazy and your husband can get on your very last nerve (it happens to all of us at some point), but how you handle the frustrations and disagreements is paramount to the health of your relationship. In my frequent conversations about relationships I often hear a variety of excuses and arguments about what's going wrong, but … [Read more...]