Wow, this is a tough one because no one wants to lose a fight and no one wants to admit defeat. I know couples that go round and round hashing out the same arguments day after day, because they don't to admit they are wrong or at least bow out gracefully. Its a no-win situation to argue day after day about the same things. Its no good if no one can take a step back and realize that sometimes the best approach to winning an argument is to losing.Today's dare: Demonstrate love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of disagreement between you and your spouse. Tell them you are putting their preference first.
The other day I wrote about opportunities, click here to read that post. Like I said in that post, "opportunity" is my word for the year and this dare is about opportunities. Today's dare is about giving and receiving opportunities to love. I know that it might sound silly that losing an argument is a great way to love your husband or wife but having someone respectfully say that that they understand your side of the disagreement and that loving you is more important then getting their point across, really means a lot.
Now men I don't mean that you look at your wife and say, "Drop it" and then walk out of the room. (Actually men, don't ever say or do that to your wife.) I mean lovingly letting them know that even though you might not agree with what they are saying, you love them to much to argue with them. Just make sure that its said lovingly and respectfully, without any hint of sarcasm in your voice.
And to the women, remember your husband is the leader of the relationship. Make sure you give him room to do the leading. When you give him the chance to lead, he will feel respected and respect to men means love.
So the next time your tempted to argue with your significant other, remember that it is just another opportunity to show your spouse how much you love them.
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