I read an interesting article this week. It was about how you and your spouse sometimes may find it hard to agree on something. Most couples easily negotiate the give-and-take required for everyday issues, but what should you do on the rare occasion when you disagree on a major decision? Here are ten suggestions for working your way through a significant impasse.
Be allies, not adversaries-remember you are a team not in a competition.
Seek a win-win solution-give and take a little
Listen more than you talk-they may have a point!
Solve the problem-don't conquer your spouse.
Get some perspective-step back and ask, "Five years from now, how important will the outcome of this decision be?"
Define the core issue-reduce the dilemma to its basic core.
Make observations, not accusations-avoid reading motives into your spouse's words or behavior.
The more important the decision, the more time you may need.
Get some advice.
Pray about it.
How you work through a decision sometimes is as important as the decision itself!
P/Steve
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