Dear Blake,
My husband-to-be and I recently sat down and had a long discussion about how to fight fairly after we get married later this month. We have agreed to never go to bed angry, to be very respectful of each other’s opinion when we disagree, and to never raise our voices for any reason. We feel this method are the makings of a solid foundation in a long lasting fulfilling relationship. What do you think?
Signed, Scarlett
From Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Dear Scarlett,
I believe it’s a good idea that you and your fiancé worked on a blueprint on how to deal with conflicts before walking down the aisle. The rules of engagement in which you and your husband-to-be came up with, suggests to me that you two are a couple of misguided idealistic morons. Are Canadians really that stupid? Calm voices when couples argue? I am predicting that within five years, both of you will be hurling death threats at each other in a court room during divorce proceedings. To be realistic, after you say “I do”, you should immediately whisper under your breath “this is war”. But on the other hand, in the remote possibility that you two have very few disagreements that you want resolved, then seek the counsel of an experienced family therapist. If the problems continue to escalate to the point where there is yelling and swearing every day, then you both should immediately seek your own instructor in mixed martial arts. I hope this helps.
Blake