02/23/2026
Healthy marriages aren’t built on control.
They’re built on mutual influence.
Accepting influence doesn’t mean losing your voice.
It means valuing your spouse’s voice enough to let it shape you.
It sounds like:
“Tell me more.”
“I hadn’t thought of it that way.”
“That makes sense.”
Strong couples don’t just defend their perspective.
They stay open to each other.
This week, practice listening with the goal of understanding—not winning. 🌱