Let's Negotiate

ABOUT THIS APPLICATION

Negotiation in marriage is especially important if spouses want to make thoughtful adjustments throughout life and avoid a lifestyle of maladjustment. Yet, for many, hearing the words, "Let's negotiate," can create feelings of worry or fear. Why? Well, maybe our past experiences have led us to being “strong-armed” into reluctant decisions, or decisions were simply compromises, with neither person getting what s/he wanted.

That’s what makes negotiation in marriage with the Policy of Joint Agreement different. This policy guides couples to use a process of problem solving where there is mutual enthusiastic agreement; two wisdom coming together in unity to make the BEST decision!

The Let’s Negotiate mobile app was designed to guide you through this four-step process:

1) Agree to keep the process pleasant and safe

2) Share perspectives

3) Brainstorm with abandon

4) Choose a solution with the Policy of Joint Agreement

Just a reminder: the Policy of Joint Agreement is to never do anything without a mutual enthusiastic agreement between you and your spouse. For more information about this process, please read He Wins, She Wins (2013, Harley, Revell).

So…let’s negotiate!

To learn more about Four Gifts of Love®, please go to FourGiftsofLove.org

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