Winning over others is a sure way to lose a relationship. While winning is a natural part of our culture, it has no place in relationships. Even winning an argument causes resentment and fear on the part of the ‘loser.’ They will naturally push away from you, and while you may have ‘won’ the argument, proved your point and spoken with authority, you have lost the relationship. Is it really worth it? I don’t think so.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.