The Legendary Marriage Podcast

The Legendary Marriage Podcast


Episode 199: How To Pick Your Battles

October 27, 2020

In this episode... Pat Benetar’s 1983 hit song declares that “Love is a Battlefield,” but does it have to be, and how do you pick your battles?  Today we’re talking about the top issues that couples fight about, how to navigate those conversations with compromising, or being a jerk, how to pick your battles wisely. Conversation Starters… Compromise is a 4 letter word because everybody loses. When it comes to conflict, "all or nothing" is a good way to end up with nothing. Check your motives before you start something  Quotable... “A more peaceful way to live is to decide consciously which battles are worth fighting and which are better left alone.” - Richard Carlson Talk About It... Each week we challenge you to set a time with your spouse to have a conversation that matters. Here’s your conversation starter question: What are the battles we need to fight together? Continue the Conversation In our Legendary Marriage Community on Facebook Learn More... Every couple wants to have a great marriage, but most couples wind up in the Roommate Zone. We help couples break out of the Roommate Zone, so they can build a life, a love and a legacy together. Find out more at: LegendaryMarriage.com Facebook Instagram Next Steps... Subscribe to the Legendary Marriage Podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join the Roommates to Soulmates Challenge Resources... 7 Secrets of Legendary Marriages FREE Report Daily Check In Tool Episode Brought to you by... Don’t forget to sign up for the FREE Roommates to Soulmates 5 Day Marriage Challenge at soulmateschallenge.com. It’s fun, transformational, and you’ll find a tribe of people just like you, who are deeply committed to building a legendary marriage. Tags: #couplegoals #marriageissues #MarriageCounseling #CouplesTherapy #Love #MarriageTips #Relationships #passion #parenting