Swami Mukundananda
How can I rebuild a strained marriage so my spouse will listen when I need to correct things?
Make deposits in the relationship
In relationships, asking the other person to do something displeasing, or telling them off to correct their behavior, is like a withdrawal from a bank account. Make sufficient deposits of help, service and affection first, and don't take the relationship for granted.
All this is a withdrawal. To be able to withdraw, we must ensure we have made sufficient deposits. All the help, service and affection we offer is a deposit.