Learning how to argue....

One of the challenges of marriage, it seems to me, is in learning how to effectively communicate with your spouse. There are times when you are angry and irritated and it's critical that you understand how your message is received--not just the content, but the tone and manner (an area of focus for me).

Are we perfect? Heh. Far from it, but it's been interesting to see how we've evolved over time...from the "silent treatment" to raised voices and now, gradually, more constructive, empathetic conversations.

Needless to say, Tamar is much, much stronger in this area than I am.