That moment your husband calls at 5:30 as youre setting the table for dinner to say hes working out before he comes home... Military wives, I know you feel me! The OLD me would have definitely had a pity party on that one! My inner dialogue might have sounded something like this: What?! You have been gone all day, I expected you home over an hour ago! These kids are driving me crazy! Brooklynn peed in the floor! Im hot and tired and I just made YOUR dinner! And were about to leave on a trip! Wouldnt you rather spend time with your FAMILY than in a gym?! Selfish. Petty. He would have felt bad and I would have felt worse in the end. The NEW me is quicker to extend grace. Ok, Ill see you when you get home! (Ive learned to keep it short & sweet when youre not feeling too positive haha). My inner dialogue this time was more like this: Ok, thats disappointing. It would have been nice for him to come home instead. But I know working out is important to him, and I know it is a part of his job. Ok, I CHOOSE not to be mad about this and hang it over his head. See the difference there?! Which one do you think is more constructive and helps reinforce a healthy marriage?! How you REACT...your ATTITUDE... you have a CHOICE there. Think carefully before you speak. Ask yourself How can I best handle this situation, so that it reflects my values and makes the other person feel loved?
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:43:11 +0000
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