9/6 - Quick Glance - 10 Rules for Fair Fighting in Marriage
On a recent episode of The Mustard Seed Marriage Podcast, I talked about how to manage conflict in your marriage. And in an upcoming episode, I am sharing some of the Fair Fighting Rules, and how to practice them. But, I thought for today's blog post, I would give a sneak peek refresher of the Fair Fighting Rules. Here's a summary of all 10 Fair Fighting Rules. Rule #1 - Before your begin, ask yourself why you feel upset. Don't go into an argument or discussion without knowing why you're upset, otherwise the discussion won't be productive. It's important to know what you're upset about. You need to stay focused on the issue at hand. Keep the problem, the problem. If you'd like to read the full post for Rule #1, click here . Rule #2 - Express your feelings with words and take responsibility for them; own and express your feelings, respectfully. It's important to use words to share your feelings. You need to describe how the situation mak...
