In life and marriage, it can be hard to forego having the last word. It can be difficult to resist the lecture or the offer of unwarranted/unneeded advice. And it can be a journey to learn to bite your tongue in love. But all these things are necessary lessons and skills along the path of Great Marriage.
In a recent post, I wrote about my craving for French fries and John meeting that need. It was given as an example of meeting a need within healthy reason. Today, I’ll turn that same example into one of addressing communication and the discipline of choosing words wisely. If you need a mental running start or missed the example, scroll back to read the post titled: Orange Flavored Gatorade for the Win.
Here’s the short cut: During chemotherapy, I struggled to sustain an appetite and keep food down if eaten. Yet, I had oddly strong cravings for some foods. French fries from a particular fast-food restaurant were…
