The Art of Negotiation
admin - Sep 4, 2008
The Importance of Negotiation and How to do It
It’s Time to Clean House
If you are engaged or are currently trying to gauge if you are ready for marriage and have found the perfect spouse, there is a subject that can cause many arguments. It is a topic that can be negotiated and addressed upfront. You and your potential mate can save yourselves a lot of heartache if you plan for it now. It’s probably not something you would imagine could cause some of the most contentious arguments imaginable — housework and household responsibilities.
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How to Fight Fair
admin - Sep 4, 2008
Healthy Arguing
The Importance of Arguing
Some people operate under the false pretense that fighting in a relationship is a sign of weakness or that a good relationship means never fighting. Nothing could be further from the truth. Healthy fighting can clear the fog between a couple and leave them in a better place if done in the right way. On the other hand, unproductive fighting leaves issues unresolved in the end — you find yourself saying the same words over and over again to the point of feeling crazy.
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Communication Techniques
admin - Sep 4, 2008
How to Communicate With Your Spouse
It’s Not All About You
Negotiation is the most valuable tool any couple preparing for marriage can possess. From the simplest issues to the biggest, all of them can be negotiated into a situation that strengthens your marriage and makes life a happier experience. Everything from daily responsibilities to lifelong goals can be negotiated in a manner where both parties get what they need. It does involve recognizing what is truly important to each person, including giving up a little of what you want to ensure everyone gets what they need.
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