Grandpa’s Marriage Advice
Krista and I visited my grandma and grandpa’s up in Watkins Glen, where I talked about the farm a little, showed her the horses, and introduced her to some of my family. While sitting around the table with my grandma and grandpa and listening to stories of the old races and the rock concert that was at the racetrack many years ago, Krista and I overheard the following very valuable marriage advice…
Grandpa: “No, that wasn’t them.”
Grandma: “Yes it was”
Grandpa: “No, I’m pretty sure that wasn’t who it was”
Grandma: “Yes it was”
Grandpa: “No… Okay, I’m sorry, you’re absolutely right. Pat, never argue with your wife”
It was actually very funny how humble and calm they were while arguing. They didn’t raise their voices, they didn’t get upset or hyper… they just disagreed and went about it in a very civilized and relaxed manner. After having been married for so many years, I thought, they must be experts at how to properly communicate disagreement! Later, I reminded Krista of their conversation…
Me: [repeats the conversation quoted above]
Krista: “Great advice if I do say so myself…”
Well, folks, I guess I better keep the following moral of this story in mind: there is only one effective way to survive through disagreements in marriage… always go along with everything your wife says!
