Couples and Compromise
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Friday, January 16, 2009
In the comments section of my Five Ways to Improve Your Marriage post yesterday, MM wrote:
“I didn’t see “Compromise” on the list. I kind of disagree that one another’s annoying habits aren’t going to change.
They can change if it doesn’t come by nagging and taking a critical attitude; it comes by each spouse being willing to compromise and change. There are not too many disagreements that can’t be... READ MORE
Marital Bliss
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Marriage on Friday, August 15, 2008
Next week, Paul and I will celebrate our fourteenth anniversary. Did I really just type that? Isn’t it just four years? I guess not because then where did all these little boys come from. Some days I can’t believe I’m no longer a newlywed, while other days I marvel that it hasn’t been longer.
Fourteen years ago, I walked down the aisle headed towards the greatest adventure of my life. I love being... READ MORE
Love and Marriage
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
This is the first in a series of upcoming posts. In the coming days, each of our bloggers will be posting some thoughts on marriage and we hope that you will join the conversation.
Our assignment? What three things would you tell someone who is about to get married?
Here are mine:
1. The thing that drives you crazy is also the thing you love.
When you find yourself clashing with some part of your... READ MORE
Compromise and Reason
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, August 11, 2008
Last night, as I was tucking Gabrielle into her bed, she asked me to turn on her electric fan.
“Put it on HIGH!” she told me.
I sighed. This is a nightly battle. Her sister roommates don’t like the fan on high, but night after night, Gabby insists.
“How about if we put it on medium instead?” I suggested.
“Noooooo,” Gabby began a predictable protest. “Just this one time can’t I have it on high?”
She... READ MORE
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