Listen "Podcast 1:12 - Compromise in Blended Families- Know when the hold'm, fold'm and walk away"
Episode Synopsis
Every marriage includes different times when you have to compromise. In a blended family, there are even more opportunities to practice your compromising skills. In this episode, we explore different kinds of compromise and how best to work through the hard decisions you have to make.Blended Family CompromisesSmall thingsWhose pots and pans to keepStorage BinsSocks in the sock basketSoda at Dinner at a restaurantWhere to liveWorkSchools to go toChurchSports BedroomWhy Compromise (Win-Win, Win-Lose, and Lose-Lose)You have to.You can't both get exactly what you want you will have to give and take.Some people are saying don't compromise because if you compromise then neither person is happy.Some have come up with different names for the same thing. Solution, Deal, etc..Examples of compromiseWin-WinWin-LoseLose-Lose Making Compromises TipsCommunicate Your Needs ClearlyListen (Without Interrupting)Carefully weight Your OptionsPut Yourself in Your Partner's shoes (Get in the Trenches)Consider What is FairMake a Decision and Stick With ItCheck-In with One AnotherFunny Moment of the WeekDarren leaves his suit in a hotel mimicking David's mistake from the Heritage trip.
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