Posted by Ted on September 23, 2002, at 11:57:05
In reply to Conjugal bliss~, posted by Squiggles on September 23, 2002, at 9:30:43
Hi Squiggles,
> Do you guys have this problem? Should i
> back down - a lot is at stake - but i also
> don't wish to stress my marriage and
> wonderful husband.By all means, back down.
We (wife and I) don't have this sort of disagreement; our disagreements are of a different nature. However, using your own words, you have a wonderful husband. So let me propose something that works well for us and for many couples: Agree to disagree and agree not to force your own beliefs on the other. Both partners must abide by these rules. You will be much happier for it.
Our example is the following: I am atheist and my wife is catholic. She doesn't drag me to mass and I don't prevent her from going (I even take her myself sometimes). I don't make fun of the superstition and dogma of her religion and she doesn't nag me that I'll burn in the fires of hell. It's called *compromise*.
Ted
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