Misunderstanding and disagreement in any relationship can actually be an opportunity to learn about ourselves. However, most of the time we simply focus on how the other person is wrong . It is easier to point the finger than to look to ourselves and face the unpleasant truth that we may share some or all of the responsibility. We think, "If he (or she) were only more considerate, had more time for me, or did the dishes more, then I'd be happy." Instead of looking at our own behavior, we believe that the other person is the problem. We believe we are justified, reasonable and more than fair. They need to change. When I believe I am right, I spend an exorbitant amount of time re-hashing the situation in my mind. I obsessively review the other person's responses and actions to find the evidence I need to be right. In this internal dialogue, nothing changes. I try to rebuild my case, yet I get nowhere. If I...