How to Fight With Your Spouse Like Friends, Not Lose Like Enemies
You: “We can’t move! I just got a promotion and a raise!”
Him: “If we don’t move, I won’t have a job at all!”
Stalemate. Nasty. Feels like a serious lose-lose. And right now, neither of you are budging. Both of you feel righteous: “Why should I be the one to give in here?”
But a house divided against itself cannot stand. This marriage hasn’t a chance unless and until you are willing to sit down and focus on a solution, instead of focusing on who’s gonna win.
There is always a solution. Brainstorm, get creative, think outside the obvious. What have other people done in similar situations?
The moment you start working together, both you and your marriage have a good chance of surviving, even thriving.
More at www.yourmaniswonderful.com/blog
Him: “If we don’t move, I won’t have a job at all!”
Stalemate. Nasty. Feels like a serious lose-lose. And right now, neither of you are budging. Both of you feel righteous: “Why should I be the one to give in here?”
But a house divided against itself cannot stand. This marriage hasn’t a chance unless and until you are willing to sit down and focus on a solution, instead of focusing on who’s gonna win.
There is always a solution. Brainstorm, get creative, think outside the obvious. What have other people done in similar situations?
The moment you start working together, both you and your marriage have a good chance of surviving, even thriving.
More at www.yourmaniswonderful.com/blog
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Episode 98: Get Your Marriage Out of the Fight Club
Dr. Noelle Nelson discusses how anger can inhibit your problem solving skills that keep you and your spouse fighting. Also, be sure to find out who won the Toad to Prince contest visit www.toadtoprince.com. For more go to www.hitchedmag.com© 2009 Created by hitched
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