Today on Young, Dumb, & in Love were are talking about 5 action steps to supporting your spouse in difficult times. When your spouse is going through something that has been difficult for them there are two paths you can go down. You can be a supportive, patient, and loving spouse or you can react out of fear or anger. What do you think the best choice would be? Well, today we will be helping you take some simple action steps to make the best choice in your reaction.

Here are 5 things to help you win!

1. Stay calm (keep your reaction calm)

2. Be quick to listen but slow to speak

3. When you do speak, make it kind, make it encouraging, make it useful

4. Create an opportunity for joy

5. Brainstorm action steps that will help you move forward

We want to see you win in your relationship. Marriage is hard no doubt about it, but that doesn't mean you can't win. It takes time and effort. But for better or for worst we must stand by our spouse to win!