On this episode we discuss the second marriage myth in our series, which is Never Go To Bed Angry. We talk about the pros and cons to going to bed angry, and if we consider this myth busted or not. We also tell stories from our own marriage that relate to the subject. We hope you enjoy this episode, and let us know if you agree with our conclusion.

Specific topic discussed in this episode:

• (1:00) Scott apologizes for his use of the word “like”.
• (2:45) Echo broke her glasses and it turned into a struggle due to insurance.
• (3:30) Echo’s high index glasses prescription makes getting her glasses difficult.
• (4:45) High index lenses cost twice as much as regular lenses.
• (7:00) Scott is a ghetto engineer.
• (8:00) Myth #2: Never go to bed angry.
• (8:45) This myth was split almost 50/50 in listener opinions.
• (9:50) Pros for never going to bed angry.
• (10:30) Scott tells a story of us having to resolve an issue before going to bed.
• (12:15) Some problems are not solvable in one night. You are more likely to say things you don’t mean and cause more problems.
• (14:45) Getting your thoughts together and being deliberate in what you want to say is a good reason to go to bed angry.
• (16:00) The word “never” makes this one a myth.
• (17:00) We think the better advice is to be rational and sometimes go to bed angry.
• (19:00) Rochelle tells me a story about a time when she went to bed angry.
• (22:15) Our unspoken rule of arguing: If it’s not going to matter in 5 years, 5 months, or 5 minutes from now, what is the point of arguing about it?
• (23:15) We reminisce about a ridiculous fight we had early on in our marriage.
• (25:25) Scott tells a story about accidentally hurting himself during an argument.
• (28:15) We don’t ever let anything stain our marriage.