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HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS | DAY THREE | CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES

Do you ever find yourself in battles that get you in hot water?

I think we’ve all been there haven’t we, arguing with someone and then looking back at how silly or trivial it actually is, it can be really tricky...especially for people who just enjoy debating or getting their own way.

The problem with battles is that most often someone loses, and everyone can lose if it ends up damaging the relationship.

My husband Mark and I had some really stupid arguments in our younger days, and I mean dumb stuff, like which types of dishes should be washed before others and how to fold towels properly!

Of course, over time we learned that not everything needs to be a battle, in fact, we even have the power to choose our battles.

Proverbs 27:17 says:

“Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears, is a foolish person who meddles in a quarrel.”

The trick I use, is to just stop and consider...Can I live with this? Is it life-shattering if I fold the towels in squares instead of rectangles? Well no, so I’ll just do it and honour that...I don’t need this to be a battle.

And when there’s a bigger issue that needs to be fought for, instead of stating your case and demanding your own way, trying gently explaining why this issue is important to you. Choose your battles wisely