I wish I’d found this quote before I wrote about the Mutual Non-irritation Pact. William James summed it up nicely: “The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.” Generally speaking, the more irritants you overlook, the happier the marriage.
I wish I’d found this quote before I wrote about the Mutual Non-irritation Pact. William James summed it up nicely: “The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.” Generally speaking, the more irritants you overlook, the happier the marriage.
So true! Being a “good forgiver” is essential, even if your spouse is borderline Saintly as mine is!