How to Choose Your Battles Well | Ep. 646
How well do you choose your battles? If you struggle with recurring conflict in marriage, you might need to work on choosing your battles. On the other hand, if you’re feeling resentment but you’re not sure how to address it… you might need to work on choosing your battles. Today Dr. Kim is going to help you learn how to choose your battles well.
We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.
Episode highlights include:
Knowing when to stand your ground vs. when to let go
The underlying message in your recurring marriage issues
How to balance love and grace with speaking the truth
The path to build trust for open and honest feedback
*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!
Couples Conversation Guide:
Main takeaway: Some things are not worth arguing over! You can reduce the tension in your marriage by learning to choose your battles better.
Questions to Discuss:
What situations tend to end in recurring arguments in your marriage?
Are any of those battles you can let go of, instead of fighting?
Is there any resentment you need to let go of today?
QUOTES
Instead of being critical, learn to work together. - Dr. Kim Kimberling
Stay faithful to agreements you’ve made. The things you agreed on affect one another. - Lindsay Few
It doesn’t have to be a battle. - Lindsay Few
Getting defensive just never works. - Dr. Kim Kimberling
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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15 Better Assumptions To Make About Your Spouse is a free printable to help you set your mind on what is true, right and good. Learn more here!