HOW-TO: Make Decisions without a Fight.
2. Replace "You" statements with "I": This has been a HUGE help in our relationship! I have found that whenever I am feeling a certain way about a situation the word you feels like the world's biggest finger being pointed at me and most likely your partner feels the same. Don't start out with "Well you always want to do x" but instead say "I am feeling like this is an issue between us that WE need to work out". The blame went from your partner to you both wanting to grow in your relationship. Try it out for a week, it will be a blessing to your relationship!
3. Prayer: Commit to praying about your situation daily.
4. Seeking Godly Counsel: Ask others around you who are removed from the situation that are able to give different insights. Don't just go up to anyone but rather someone who's counsel and advice you'd actually trust and listen to.
5. The Bible: For those of you that seem like I am being "uber religous" by suggesting prayer and reading of a Bible, try it. I have found great comfort, peace and advice from being able to spend time in my Bible and praying. It helps me to approach situations in a new way. However, avoid opening it up and reading one verse out of context that is not the best approach.
6. Logic: At some point logic comes into play. This is also a great thing to consider. What makes sense, what is in place already are great questions to answer and consider when making decisions.
