Conflict is inevitable. If there is more than one person, there is bound to be more than one opinion. In second marriages, stepchildren and extended families can be issues.
Irritations can pile up and prompt criticism or a sarcastic comment.
It s best not to harp on a sore subject, but equally as important not to let things simmer until they reach the boiling point, she said. Talk to each other. For example, a couple can decide to do laundry or clean their home together on Friday night to free up time for something they both enjoy during weekend hours that would otherwise be devoted to necessary chores. If one partner has put his or her career on the back burner to devote more time to caring for their children, the partner who is still in the job force needs to not lose sight of the fact that the other partner also is working. Both partners need downtime to refresh themselves.