Time Off

Well, I'm taking a bit of a break. However, still keep blogging since I'll be reflecting on our challenges in our relationships. It was interesting after being gone for only 45 days how much my absence is much like a military absence, without the combat. My wife and I have become accustomed to the other not being around. Then when we are together we find that each of us must "give in" to the other, things like: TV shows, meals, bed time, reading and the like. We will readjust for just a couple of weeks and then I'm off again! It points out very clearly that every marriage and family needs to constantly adjust to the others. Most of the time what is asked of us is not something big and we could "give in" if we only would. I can tell you that after 42 years of marriage you will not remember what you gave in about, but you might remember the conflicts. Build memories of times of cooperation and collaboration, not conflict and distress. When you take time off, take time off. Dr. D.