It’s inevitable. There will be some areas where the two of you will never agree. These are likely based on either fundamental differences in your personalities, or fundamental differences in your life style needs. It’s how you see the world. These are problems that you will return to again and again. They will never be […]
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There will always be differences in opinions, habits, traits, interests and perspectives. After all, you are two separate people. A happy marriage depends less on your being compatible and more on how you deal with incompatibility. Respect the other’s way of being or looking at the world. You might learn something interesting. Support your spouse’s
Differences are OK. It’s all in how you deal with them. Read More »
Having a partner who has different interests means that both of you get the chance to introduce each other to new things. This is also a way of sharing a part of yourselves with each other. Be curious about what interests your spouse. This is what makes your life richer and more beautiful. You may
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Some words to avoid: “Why are you getting so upset?” This questions the listener’s sensitivities and invalidates his/ her feelings. Rather say, “Please walk me through what is so upsetting to you.”
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Too often, we use the words “Just be rational here” to mean “Agree with me”. You don’t have to always be in 100% agreement about everything. Your spouse doesn’t have to have the same thoughts and ideas as you. You don’t have to have the same thoughts and ideas as your spouse. – When your
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