Thank you all for your kinds words and congratulations. This is my first marriage and as old-fashioned as it may sound, I intend it to be my last as well. We'll try our best to work on things before they turn into something much larger than they are.

All communication in relationships is about choices. Is the argument you're having with a loved one really worth the effort? Or are you just having the argument to be "right?" I wrote an article six years ago that delves into this theme more, and all of my significant others have read it.

I have to admit, I still choose to argue sometimes over the other person's happiness. I think we all do. It's not about being perfect, however, it's about realizing that there are truly more important battles to fight down the road where you really will want your opinion heard, where discussing an issue to the point of resolution could make a significant difference in both of your lives. Getting caught up in petty arguing over trivial issues will just make such important discussions get lost in all the clutter.

So thanks again, and I'll let you all know how it goes...!

Best,
John