He Said, She Said: Political Edition

Set boundaries to keep discussions peaceful.

Don’t get me wrong: I’m not suggesting that you—or Katelyn—overlook it if the way your spouse is talking is inappropriate or aggressive. When that line gets crossed, we stop hearing opinions because attitude and approach are getting in the way. So he’s not likely to convince you of anything anyway. It’s a good idea to have boundaries that say, for example, “Honey, I just can’t handle it when your voice rises; it makes me feel anxious and insecure.” The key is helping our man understand under what conditions we will be willing to talk.