One of the ways that Barbara and I give each other access to our lives is by monitoring one another's schedule and workload. We also talk about our children's activities because of their effect on the whole family. Monitoring everyone's schedule helps our family avoid experiencing the pain of being overextended. As you and your mate face continuing time pressures and stress, it's best to handle life in tandem, not solo. Your mate can detect blind spots that you are missing. This type of mutual submission promotes healthy oneness as you interact and depend on one another. One final thought. Tonight, I want to encourage you to get out your calendars. Go over your schedule and see if there are any unnecessary appointments. If there are, why not re-claim that time for your marriage or have a family night. I'm Dennis Rainey, and that's Real Family Life.
