Im a father. My wife and I make decisions together and more times than not her opinions weigh heavier. But because I am a father if there is ever a time I have to lay down my life to protect my family and I tell my wife "get the kids and run" its not a request. It's an order.

And she knows that and that agreement is the basis of our difference.

There are times when there should be no discussion. Similarly if she tells me "dont go to work tonight" and I ask why and she says I have a feeling , that means I stay home.

There are areas and times in our life where she makes the decisions. Period. I know when those times are. There are times when I will have to make certain decisions. It is understood.

Every couple has to come to their own understanding.

In your relationship know each other enough to specialize and have roles so that everything is not a long drawn out discussion, so that there are times when you willingly surrender decision making out of love and trust.

Brothers there must be times when you go in accordance with what your wife says without giving your opinion. There have to be times when you say nothing and trust her opinion even if yours may differ.

When my wife and I were choosing a house she chose one. I wanted another. In that instance I KNEW to trust her judgment so we went with her decision.

Not such a major decision I would convince her against HER feeling and decision . That would be insane.

And brothers this is the best kept secret - sometimes when it comes to certain decisions you must be submissive to your wife. There are times when you have to listen and trust in her decision. Know those times if you want to be successful.