marriage-hacks

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Who cares if, when getting the house clean, he sweeps and then dusts and you do it in
reverse Do you really want to take your last breath on that little hill In the example
of feeding the children, both methods still fill their tummies. No kids ever became
malnourished from one meal of leftover pizza and candy (besides, it makes them think
dad is really cool!).
Giving each other grace and space is crucial to a marriage relationship. Life is so
constant. Keeping house together is daily. If you let every tiny difference in how you
approach tasks at home bug you it will sap the life and joy right out of your relationship.
So how do we stop this cycle Can we train our brains to process situations differently,
avoiding wounded feelings and regret Here are a few questions to ask yourself:
• Does this really matter now
• Will it matter tomorrow
• Will it affect eternity
• Is God trying to teach me something If so, what
• Can I pause and praise instead of interrupt and instigate
• Am I just being overly-picky and simply need to let it go
A though from the Bible I always come back to is,
“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better
than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3).
It may seem a small thing to defer to others when it comes to how chores are done
around the house. However, I have come to realize that sometimes wanting things
done the right....ahem...I mean “my” way, just stems from my own selfishness. I think
my ways are better. Waaaaaay better. And I try to impress others with how great my
ways are rather than consider for even a second that my beloved’s way might be just
fine and dandy.
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