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Being 'Right' Isn't Always Important
02/21/2019

I had been trying to figure out what in the world compelled me to act like so nasty to my husband of almost 19 years.  I went into a different room, sat down, and really turned the tables.  I put myself in his position and saw myself through his eyes.  And I saw what a hateful person I was being.  I was mortified by my juvenile behavior. Before, I had always seen myself as being the one who was "right," but that didn't improve my relationship with my loving husband.  I vowed that I would no longer act like that in the future. 

I don't understand why any female would choose to treat the man they made sacred vows with the way you should never treat anyone.  I apologized to my wonderful husband and he said: "Good!  I was wondering what I did wrong?"  I felt like a heel after hearing him say that.

Thank you, Dr. Laura, for always being in the back of my mind, guiding me in the right direction.  You have no idea how much I've learned from you and how big a part you've played in my marriage being the happiest I could ever ask for (except for that brief interlude when I let self-righteousness get the better of me).

Jasmine  



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Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Marriage, Values
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