FAMILY AND MARRIAGE: Be proactive, not reactive

Joe and Jane sought assistance from a marriage counselor. Jane was a decision-maker. She liked to plan things, go places, set objectives and go for them. Joe, her husband, used to be that way too. It was probably what brought them together in the first place. As the years went by, however, Joe realized that when Jane made decisions, she wasn’t willing to change them. FAMILY AND MARRIAGE: Be proactive, not reactive
By Roger Rollins Columnist Jan 7, 2021
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“I believe that everyone chooses how to approach life. If you’re proactive, you focus on preparing. If you’re reactive, you end up focusing on repairing.” — John C. Maxwell

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” — Bible (Philippians 3:14)

Joe and Jane sought assistance from a marriage counselor. Jane was a decision-maker. She liked to plan things, go places, set objectives and go for them. Joe, her husband, used to be that way too. It was probably what brought them together in the first place. As the years went by, however, Joe realized that when Jane made decisions, she wasn’t willing to change them. Since most of the decisions Jane made affected their marriage in some way, Joe learned he had basically two options: Either he could go yield to her plans or rebel. He found that rebellion was painful, so he defaulted to the easier path; he simply went along with whatever Jane wanted.

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