Focus on the Family Commentary
Oct 7, 2026 · 2 min · 3 segments
Small disagreements can divide a couple. Jim Daly explains why emptying yourself of yourself can turn what drives you apart into something that brings you together instead…
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Then she went right back to what was most comfortable for her, probably learned over a lifetime.
Les and Leslie are both psychologists, and they both agree that his behavior made being right more important than his relationship with Leslie.
She diffused the problem by doing what he should have done, connect with her, by emptying himself of himself.
You can move your relationship toward deeper intimacy if you'll appreciate the small things that make your spouse who they are.
When Dr. Parrott did that, he discovered that he loved the way his wife cut carrots.
Her method was quirky, but it was hers, and he wouldn't change it now for the world.
When you empty yourself of yourself, the things that once drove you apart can bring you together again.
Then she went right back to what was most comfortable for her, probably learned over a lifetime.
Les and Leslie are both psychologists, and they both agree that his behavior made being right more important than his relationship with Leslie.
She diffused the problem by doing what he should have done, connect with her, by emptying himself of himself.
You can move your relationship toward deeper intimacy if you'll appreciate the small things that make your spouse who they are.
When Dr. Parrott did that, he discovered that he loved the way his wife cut carrots.
Her method was quirky, but it was hers, and he wouldn't change it now for the world.
When you empty yourself of yourself, the things that once drove you apart can bring you together again.
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