Some people hear the word "argument" and immediately think of a nasty fight. I don’t. I think an argument is merely a difference in opinion. Sure, it can get pretty nasty if people decide to take it there, but it doesn’t need to. If you keep your anger and frustration in check, an argument is just a healthy exchange that happens from time to time. I don’t argue with my … [Read more...]
5 Things that Make It Impossible to Stay Mad at Your Spouse
I'm always amazed at how much I learn about marriage in just every day living. In this article about learning how to grow up in your marriage, I talk about the need to learn how to let go of, or do certain things. One of the things I had to start getting better with was the art of compromising. Even after eight years of marriage, I have to constantly ask myself if I'm being … [Read more...]
Give Your Spouse The Silent Treatment, The Right Way
I was a repeat offender. Even before my husband and I got married, I struggled with giving him the silent treatment. You know what that is, right? When he would do something that hurt or upset me, I would go silent for days. Some people use the silent treatment deliberately to get revenge on the other person. I think my response was involuntary; it was a defense mechanism. … [Read more...]
We Don’t See Eye to Eye: How To Overcome Disagreements In Your Marriage
by Harriet Hairston My husband and I are at a crossroads in our marriage. Now, don't get me wrong, we're still married, and neither of us are interested in calling it quits. Yet we are having fundamental disagreements on how to choose the road less traveled assigned to us. Although we both need a change of pace in terms of our careers and economic situations, we … [Read more...]