
Productive Arguing
Productive Arguing
Couples need to argue. A thriving relationship requires a lively exchange of ideas. A patient once told me the purpose of marriage is to help one’s spouse get into heaven, and I love this idea. The purpose of a life-long relationship is to help each other become better individuals. This evolution happens through an ongoing cross-fertilization of ideas, feelings and moral considerations the couple faces, together or separately.
But change is painful and often requires a spark