Just Suck It Up And Say You Were Wrong

Plus, How to Have a Fight and Live to See Another Day [Fatherly_Seahorse]( Disagreements. Spats. Arguments. Full-on fights. They're present in your marriage, because of course they are. Some are useful, some are silly, some go off the rails. It happens. Deep down you know that many of them would have resolved themselves faster if you fessed up and said three simple words: I was wrong. But those words are hard to say, aren’t they? Maybe it was drilled into you in some way shape or form that admitting fault is weakness. Or maybe you’re just a bit bullheaded. Whatever the case, it’s vital to try to get a little bit better at this. Here’s how. LOVE [tell-partner-you-were-wrong]( [The Right Way to Tell Your Partner You Were Wrong]( [You got this.]( [READ THE STORY]( TIPS AND TRICKS Always Remember to Be Mindful of the Energy You Bring Home Life is full of stressors. We can’t control them. What we can do is decide what energy we bring home — which is essential for staying present with your partner. “Choosing the energy we wish to bring into our home is so important before walking in,” Rose Lawrence, a psychotherapist and the owner of Mind Balance, Inc., told Fatherly. “When we do this, we have more control over our intentions, our mood, and our behaviors. It involves a thoughtful choice each day, each hour.” [Here are nine more marriage tips to keep in mind.]( FURTHER READING - [How to Apologize: The 6 Steps to the Perfect Apology]( - ​​​​​[10 Signs of a Toxic Relationship to Recognize]( - [13 Damn Good Pieces of Relationship Advice for Stressed-Out Parents]( GREAT GIFTS [fatherhood-what-to-buy]( [Give the Gift of ‘Fatherhood’!]( The most important and most fun parenting book you’ll ever read is OUT NOW. In 17 joyous, expert-lead chapters, Fatherly rough-houses with a UFC fighter’s kids, unearths cultural practices where men feign pregnancy, and breaks down the nine essential conversations all parents should have (and have and have again). In between, you’ll find 20+ experts, illustrated guides, and loads of damn good advice. [BUY NOW]( PARENTING [fisherprice-kids-2]( [9 Ways to Foster Your Toddler’s Independence Through Play]( When kids play independently, [they build skills like creativity, problem-solving, and self-confidence.]( [READ THE STORY]( TIPS AND TRICKS A Great Game to Play with Toddlers: Sink or Float What You Need: A large bowl, water, and toys How to Play: Fill up the bowl with water, and find an array of toys and items of different properties (plastic, foam, etc.). Then, have your child drop them individually into the bowl of water. As they drop each item in, have them identify whether the items sink or float. Aside from the fact that kids love playing with water, this will also serve as a great way to have them introduced to the basic elements of science. [Here are some more fun activities to do with a toddler, according to child development experts.]( PLAY [hawkeye-review]( [‘Hawkeye’ Review: Marvel Hits the Bullseye For Families]( [With charm to spare, the latest Disney+ streaming Marvel series feels surprisingly fresh.]( [READ THE STORY]( TALK TO US Have a question? Comment? Want to tell us a no-good terrible story? Or a helpful parenting tip? We want to hear from you (and yes, we may publish your response in an article or forthcoming newsletter). Send your thoughts to [hello@fatherly.com](mailto:hello@fatherly.com?subject=Fatherly%20Newsletter%20Feedback). [FATHERLY_LOGO]( [FB]( [IG]( [Twitter]( [View this email in your browser]( 315 Park Ave. South New York, NY 10010 You can [manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( here. Copyright © 2021 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. [Link](