Fondness and Admiration Challenge: Week 5, Day 2

Here is my next installment of the John Gottman Principle #2 Fondness and Admiration Challenge!

Week 5 Day 2:

1. Thought: Marriage is sometimes a struggle but it’s worth it.
2. Task: Think of one difficult time you successfully weathered together.
3. Response: I talked about some back pain I had and how we got through that together. We purchased a new mattress during that time that’s firmer than she would prefer. After we talked about it, I sent her a follow up email thanking her again for how we weathered that situation.
4. Reaction: She would still prefer a softer mattress!