They Said I Was Too Soft in My Marriage — I Took Control Calmly and The Respect Changed Overnight

 

For a long time, people described me as too soft for marriage. Friends would say it jokingly at first, but later their tone changed. They told me I tolerated too much. 

My husband’s relatives would make small comments in gatherings, laughing that I was “too quiet” and “too understanding.”

Even my husband began to speak over me during conversations, dismiss my opinions in front of others, and make decisions without consulting me. 

I convinced myself that peace was more important than being right, and that humility was the secret to a lasting marriage. 

Deep inside, however, I felt myself shrinking. …CONTINUE READING

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