It was one of the worst breakup lines I'd ever heard. For while the young man appropriately identified disparities in background and lifestyle, he overlooked the reality that every relationship—and, I've since learned, every marriage—is a world collision of sorts.
Indeed, male and female perspectives differ on everything from communicating emotions to dealing with life's many trials. And when a trial affects one spouse more than the other, it proves just how problematic their differences in response can be.
One husband shares how he learned to respond when his wife endured the intensely personal pain of miscarriage.
And another husband offers his own innovative response to any hurdles interrupting the marathon of marriage.
But if talk of marathons—or any exercise—is a trial in itself, a discussion of some surprising facts about sex might arouse a more active mood.
Plus, voting in this week's poll will reveal just how often most couples undertake that exciting activity.
And responding to this week's question will reveal how you as a couple coordinate all your various activities: Is one of you punctual while the other is always running late? Let us know how you and your spouse cope with your differing time clocks.
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