Have you and your spouse ever been in a social setting when a contentious topic in your marriage is brought up? Maybe it's that nosy aunt asking when you're going to have kids, or a friend innocently asking about your holiday plans. Whatever the specifics, it's a moment that can easily turn a good time into an awkward one - or even an argument. What do you do?
Supporting your spouse seems like a given, right? Maybe your wedding vows didn’t express it in those exact words (or maybe they did), but the central tenet remains: the lifelong commitment you’ve made to each other includes supporting each other through whatever life throws your way.
When we think of supporting someone, we often associate it with them being in a weakened state or in a time of need. In marriage, that can certainly be the case. Other times, supporting your spouse can take a much more subtle form. Read on here ...