My From “ME” to “US” Marriage Renewal Series began with a simple challenge:

What do I bring to my marriage—and what do WE need to build a stronger “US”?

Before Yom Kippur, I focused on anger—one of the traits that can stand in the way of the peaceful home we want to create.

Now Yom Kippur is behind us.

We reflected. We resolved. We asked what we could change.

Now we bring those resolutions literally into OUR HOME.

And that leads to the next Marriage Challenge:

What can I contribute to help create a more harmonious and peaceful HOME?

Here are ten ways to start.

Peace doesn’t just happen. We have to choose it—especially when we disagree.

Instead of asking, “Am I right?” try asking:

“What does our US need from me right now?”

Make Respect and Honor the Rule

Disagreement does not have to become disrespect.

Before responding, ask:

“Can I express what I need to say while still........

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