When I was first married, my husband and I made many mistakes that ultimately made our marriage very messy from the start. As many of you know, I’ve chronicled many of the messes we’ve made in my writing.
But today I want to focus on the positive side of those messes. So for all those who are getting married, newly married, or simply feel stuck in the messiest of years, here are some of the tips and insights I wish I’d known when I first got married …
- If you are so tired that you can’t think straight to discuss a matter calmly and respectfully, then by all means, do “let the sun go down on your anger” for that one night. The point of this biblical command is to not let our anger go unchecked, unconfessed, and unaddressed with our mates. Just be sure to deal with it respectfully and prayerfully in the morning after a good night’s sleep!
- Apologizing is not to be based upon the rationale that he/she…
