25th September 2018

Some couples have never learned how to make decisions together. So they make decisions independently and try to force their decision on the partner. This will never create a healthy relationship. We all have personal thoughts, feelings, and desires. Sometimes these clash with those of our spouse, significant other, family or friend. Welcome to the human race.

There is nothing wrong with disagreements. However, we must learn to listen to each other in order to understand the other person's thoughts, feelings, and desires. Once we understand each other, then we can look for a solution. Compromise is not a negative word. A compromise is "a settlement by consent reached by mutual concession."

That is healthy decision making . . . in any relationship, kinship or friendship.