Marriage Complaints: How to Handle Them

During the first couple of years of marriage, you and your spouse will begin to get a feel for the idiosyncrasies you both possess. Remember, both spouses come from different backgrounds and family cultures. These differences are expressed through differing habits and expectations. These differences in expectations can generate friction between even the most loving of couples, as you both have to learn to adjust to them. The following tips are designed to help you and your spouse handle marriage complaints. Not all complaints are based on idiosyncrasies, but a good many of them can be. For example, I like … Continue reading

You Know, I Hate It When ….

My husband and I got into an argument yesterday. It was one of those arguments where I got frustrated by something he always does. In this case, the laundry goes in the laundry hamper and not on the floor. Oh and he didn’t take out the trash when it was full and he doesn’t ever pick up the mail. Why is it he — See, the list can go on and on. You know, I hate it when does these things all the time and I’m pretty sure there are things that he hates that I do. It’s pretty typical … Continue reading