13/11/2025
John and Mary had been married for five years. Mary always wanted things done her way — from how the house should be arranged to how money should be spent. John saw it as rebellion until one day, during a calm discussion, Mary said something that changed everything:
“I just want to feel like my opinion matters.”
John realized her “stubbornness” wasn’t about control — it was about value. When he began to ask for her input and show appreciation, her resistance faded.
