Some of your married fights will go down in family history. Eric and I will be talking about our Winnie the Pooh store brawl for years to come. And, then, some of your fights will be so silly that you will almost instantly forget them. Below are a few topics which are sure to bring up some reoccurring “silly” fights if you and your future spouse are not in agreement on them! They may not land you in couples’ counseling or divorce court, but they can certainly rob you both of some peaceful moments! Temperature. This may not seem like a big deal, but you’d be surprised! If one of you … [Read more...]

If you and your future spouse only disagree over which football team is the best, or over which coffee shop has the best caramel macchiato, you will probably make it through life with minimal bruises; but, if you guys disagree on deeper topics such as faith and child-rearing, you may find yourselves struggling through some frightening and sleepless nights. Couples cannot be expected to agree on every minuscule detail of life, but for your sake and the sake of the next generation, you and whomever you marry need to agree on the topics below. In my opinion, both based on experience and … [Read more...]

Couples won’t see eye-to-eye on everything – it’s a fact. However, there are some core issues on which couples should agree if they hope to share a functional and harmonious life together. Some disagreements can cause reoccurring arguments which weaken a couple’s connection.   Consider the following topics: Geography. Most people have definite opinions about where they would like to live. Before getting engaged, discuss your desires and expectations on this front. If one of you plans to live in Florida, and the other wants to move home to Canada, life could get tricky. It is … [Read more...]