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Making Decisions as a Couple – 10 Steps
1. Be Open to Your Spouse’s Opinion Use making decisions as a couple as an opportunity to learn and to grow. Likewise, be open in sharing your opinions about the decision at hand. Don’t expect your spouse to read your mind. 2. Listen More, Talk Less Listening is a valuable gift to your spouse. It shows respect, but it also gives you time to formulate your response. The first thought that enters your mind may not be the one you want to share. 3. Honestly Share Your Feelings Honesty and sharing feelings go hand-in-hand. Sharing your feelings about a potential decision which you are making as a couple allows you…
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Making Decisions as a Couple is a 3-Legged Race
We make several thousand decisions a day. Most are based on experience and intuition — like putting your pants on one leg at a time. But making decisions as a couple requires skill, like a 3-Legged Race. Here are some tips to cross the finish line with skin and joints intact.