41. Lean in.
When it gets hard in a relationship, our tendency is to protect ourselves, to retreat, to “lean out.” Leaning out when your partner reaches out creates distance and dissonance. If instead you “lean in” to the uncomfortable feelings, to the unknown and your own vulnerability, and meet your partner, you can actually strengthen your relationship through the struggles you face together. – Christine Arylo, Life Coach
42. Accept your partner exactly as they are today.
Don’t try to change him/her. – Ellen Hartson
43. When your partner tells you something (about you) that is bothering him, reflect back what he is saying.
When we “mirror”, this helps us not feel as defensive and allows us the opportunity to better understand what he is trying to communicate. – Anne Crowley, Ph.D
44. The best way to strengthen a marriage is to support and assist each other in being the best you can be. A strong marriage is one in which both people understand that the other person needs to have outside interests and activities which help them to feel happy and fulfilled. A strong marriage is one where both people understand that it is more important to be happy than it is to be right. – Dr. Joe Amoia
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