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3 Attitudes Worth Remembering in Marriage

by Carmen Horne 13 Comments

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“Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves.” James 4:1 MSG

Our girlfriend Eve started this whole thing with “us” and “them”. Her life was perfect. Yet deep inside herself, she wanted her own way. James tells us that most of the fights we have with each other (including our spouses) is because of this very thing.

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Quoting Dr. Gary Chapman(Five Love Languages) in his book, Everybody Wins, “All too often, though, when we engage in arguments, our goal is not to resolve the conflict at hand, but rather, to win the fight. Unfortunately, when you win an argument, your spouse is the loser, and nobody wants to be or live with a loser. When you resolve a conflict, your spouse becomes your friend. Good marriages are based on friendship, not on winning arguments.”  Our counselor, Gil Martin, says, “When our spouse wins, we win.” Let me share three winning attitudes Dr. Chapman includes in his book:

  1. I choose to respect my spouses’ ideas even if I disagree with them.
  2. I choose to love my spouse and do everything I can to help him or her today.
  3. I choose to believe my spouse and I are teammates and that with God’s help, we can find solutions to our conflicts.

When we look at it as though we are on the same team, we understand that our team cannot win when we work against each other. Is your marriage dying from friendly fire?

1 Corinthians 13:5 ESV
“It, (love) does not insist on its own way.” 

Linking with Sue Detweiler at #lifegivinglinkup and  Beth Steffaniak – Messy Marriage

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  1. Crystal Green says

    March 29, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    This is such great advice. I love Dr. Chapman’s work a lot. Men urge to be respected and women long for love has been some of his best advice I’ve read from his books. Being a team mate with your spouse is the best way to go through life together.

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    • Carmen says

      March 30, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      I agree Crystal, Dr. Chapman has helped so many of us understand how to love each other better. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  2. Renee Griffin says

    March 25, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    “…when you win an argument, your spouse is the loser…” You stepped on my toes with this, and I am glad. You always inspire and encourage me. #LifeGivingLinkup

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    • Carmen says

      March 30, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      Hey Renee! Thanks friend for stopping by. You encourage me!

      Reply
  3. Carolyn Dale Newell says

    March 25, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    I found your link when I linked up with Sue. What a refreshing post, not too long, but straight to the point. Thank you Carmen!

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    • Carmen says

      March 25, 2015 at 7:05 pm

      Welcome Carolyn! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. Jess says

    March 24, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Perfect timing for me, friend. I needed this right now… Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Carmen says

      March 25, 2015 at 7:05 pm

      Glad it encouraged you Jess!

      Reply
  5. Betsy says

    March 24, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    What a great mini-post, Carmen. I especially love that first point about respecting your spouses ideas. So good. I need to remember that! Just shared on FB and twitter.

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    • Carmen says

      March 25, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you Betsy! I liked that point too!

      Reply
  6. Phyllis says

    March 24, 2015 at 11:21 am

    LOVE it!!

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    • Carmen says

      March 25, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      Love you Phil!

      Reply

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