Somehow a small disagreement turned into a major dispute.  You and your spouse continued to fight until it got out of control.  Now you’re left standing alone in the kitchen, knowing she’s upstairs in the bedroom with a hurting heart.  Our first instinct is to stand our ground and “win” the argument.  But, when you do that, nobody really wins. So, what should you do? Hold your spouse higher than your pride. Don’t focus on being right. Focus on the relationship.  Keep your eyes on the goal of having a peace-seeking, joy-filled marriage. Here are more tips on how to handle A House Divided.