There’s no such thing as “winning” an argument if you’ve got the option to’t come to an agreement that satisfies everyone, you’ve both lost.
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Updated 6 years ago,January 27, 2019
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1.Respectfulness is oftentimes more important than communication if your partner doesnt want to talk, give them the space they need
2.When someone is wrong, dont keep score
3.Love your partner the way they need to be loved, not the wayyouneed to be loved (and take the time to understand what that means)
4.Dont punish your spouse for being honest you wont always like what they have to say, but punishing them for it will ruin your future communication
5.Theres no such thing as winning an argument if you cant come to an agreement that satisfies everyone, youve both lost
6.Youll see each other at your grossest, like when youre vomiting or have diarrhea dont use it to humiliate each other later on
7.Be the kind of spouse you would like to have by your side
8.Dont correct the other person unless its important
9.Never hold money against each other
10.Similarly, never make a big purchase without talking to the other
11.Always keep an extra blanket by the bed, just in case you have trouble sharing one night
12.If one person voluntarily cleans something, the other shouldnt complain about how it was done
13.Give each other alone time, even if you arent fighting
14.Never disrespect your partner not in public, not in front of your friends, and definitely not to your kids
15.50-5o doesnt exist, so expect something closer to 60-40 who gets what will change from time to time
16.Never, ever bring up divorce, even in a joking way pretend its not an option, like doesnt even exist
17.Cultivate separate interests and encourage one another to pursue them
18.If you have kids, its okay to put your spouse first a healthy marriage will ultimately benefit them
19.Learn to know when you fucked up and apologize sincerely without adding a but…
20.Make these rules spoken
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