2 Comments to “The Love Dare–Day 30”

1. By joanne, January 31, 2010 @ 11:28 am

   My husband and I also differed on issues of spending and disciplining our children when we first married. There were times our “discussions” got quite heated. Over the years we’ve explained to each other why we think the way we do, and we’ve come to understand each other’s views. We’ve both had to compromise to come to an agreeable solution or we’ve agreed to disagree.
   Of course, we still have areas of disagreement. If it’s a new issue, we discuss it. If it’s an old issue we know by now where the other stands. For example when I don’t agree with how my husband is disciplining the kids, I just have to look at him. He knows exactly what I mean and he chooses at that time to change or continue. This is all done without words.
   When I asked my husband if he could think of any areas we disagreed on, he came up with his smoking. Though I no longer get after him about quitting, he knows I don’t like him smoking. When he first started smoking, I would regularly let him know about the hazards of smoking and the benefits of quitting. These confrontations used to frustrate both of us and didn’t help at all so I no longer say anything. By now he knows how I feel anyways.
2. By margaret, January 31, 2010 @ 5:18 pm

   Good for you – God is cheering you on, I’m sure!!!