The Toilet Paper Story
A strange part of marriage is realizing the many invisible habits people carry into a home – and how two versions of “normal” slowly become something shared.
Understanding vs. Winning
Two people are having the same argument. One is trying to be understood. The other is trying to win. That can damage a relationship.
Dipping My Toe in the Water
When I’ve felt tension after a conversation, I’ve sometimes tried a softened re-entry instead of naming it directly. Recently, being on the receiving end of that strategy made me pause and reconsider my own patterns.