As Calvin and Susie illustrate, every relationship undergoes some form of disagreement. For these two it happens often, due to Calvin's girls-have-cooties-and-are-stupid attitude and Susie's nice-girl-pushed-to-pranking-the-annoying-boy responses. Yet despite their differences these two are often featured in Bill Watterson's comics. Why? Because their constant pull in opposing directions is what makes their unconventional friendship strong. And they create some good laughs!
One thing my fiance and I having difficulty agreeing on is what many other couples often debate on - finances! After being spoiled as a child, I am still in the process of learning the value of money, and I believe in occasional splurging as a treat (especially on clothes! Can't wear the same shirt for 5 months!), while he has always been tight-budgeted and still wears clothes from his middle school days.
However, we have found that our different views on finances help balance each other out and give us both a well-rounded perception. I have learned to pull the reigns on my spending and he has started to up his living standard (and his wardrobe count!) occasionally. We have also discovered that our arguments leave us with a stronger relationship after they have been resolved. With God's help, the opposite pulls between us end up pulling us closer together.
So whether it's teasing or finances, I hope each one of you remembers to look at the good that comes from the differences in your relationships.
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