When you are trying to introduce a new way of doing things, don’t impose your ideas. Rather, bring your spouse on board in the decision-making. Or at the very least, ask them if they are willing to go along with your idea.

“I have an issue with… can we try something to help with that?” “This is not working well for me, can we try something different?”

“This is what I am thinking … can we try this?” “What do you think? Will that work?” “How does that sound to you?”