147. How We {mostly} Stopped Arguing

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you fighting in your relationship? Or even arguing all the time? In today’s episode Jesse and I share some of the tips and tricks we have developed over our 19 years of marriage. These  pointers have allowed us to bring our fights and arguments to a minimum. There are always going to be struggles in a relationship and you are going to have to learn how both of you see and process the world differently. We acknowledge and understand that we are not always going to see everything eye to eye but it’s how we approach the situation that can turn the tide. It’s about not putting your significant other on the defensive but explaining your perspective of the current circumstances.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jesse and I can laugh about how different we are and appreciate those differences and what both of our differences can bring to the relationship. We have learned to prioritize time for us. We understand that each season is always going to be different and maybe even a little bit difficult for our family as a whole but we know that we have to actually make the effort to carve out time just for us. It is very critical to make sure you maintain your relationship with just the two of you, and to not forget what drew you together in the first place.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We also have some updates on the family, what we are reading and what’s been saving our lives recently. Baby D has a surgery scheduled soon and we talk about our hopes and prayers of the outcome.Jesse shares what is saving his life this week, a new program that will help him focus and set goals. I also share something that has changed my life, teeth whitening strips. Jesse and I also talk about our current reading status and how I feel so much better being in the mindset to actually be finishing a book.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:34] - Welcome to another episode of</span> <a href="http://crystalpaine.com/