Just this past week, I experienced this principle first hand. In the past my blog posts have been about mediation, divorce, conflict, and communication – always from a business point of view. Today, I’m going to share something with you on a more personal note. I’m hoping that by doing this, you will understand the importance of working with your spouse/partner in your relationship.

Last weekend, I came down with the flu (thus no blog post last Monday). Not something a busy working mother of a two school-aged children needed at the time. Between my full time mediation practice and my family life, I am very busy. I didn’t realize how well-oiled our family machine had become until a wrench was thrown into the works. Everything usually worked smoothly with my husband taking care of my 9-year old son’s homework and soccer practices, etc. I was busy managing our 14-year old daughter’s high school studies and Irish Dancing classes two to three times a week (which are 40 minutes one way from our home). I also took care of morning drop-offs and high school carpool once a week. My husband picked up our son everyday at 3:00 p.m. All worked well until I couldn’t handle my part.

Everyday, my husband and I would discuss the newly revised game plan for the next day. I couldn’t drive or help with the morning routine. He jumped right in and offered to take over in the morning, afternoon, and even with the carpool run to the high school (something he had never done before). Now, I know you’d say I have an exceptional husband who goes above and beyond and you’re right – I do. But, beyond that, it took constant communication between us to make it work. Everyone should remember – talk to each other and work together. It’s key in a relationship.

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