Your spouse wants to feel that you have their back. That you’d stick up for them in front of your parents and family. And their family. Anyone. As a married couple, you should put up a united front to hold each other’s dignity to the utmost. Defend your spouse. Call out the offender – respectfully, […]
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You are a team of two individuals. Each with their own interests, talents and strengths. – Allow, better yet, ENCOURAGE your spouse to pursue their own interests, to be their own person. – Figure out how to budget for time and money (within reason, of course). – As applicable, obtain related resources or supplies. Share
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Changing a habit is hard. It can be easier if you have support. Discuss the habit you’d like to change and ask for your spouse’s support. Describe CLEARLY what you would like from them. By showing them that you need them, you show that they add value to your life. — “I really want to
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Happy marriages are about positive feelings – not a perfect 50/50 split. When a couple writes up a “contract” of who does what, it’s no longer about unconditional love and supporting each other. If there is this keeping of score, there will inevitably be anger and resentment. – It’s not about being equal in everything,
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