I’ve always known the importance of respecting diversity, but never more so than as a newlywed. I like dark chocolate and my husband likes milk chocolate. I have an amiable personality and my husband is more analytical. At first, I would get my feelings hurt if he responded in an abrupt manner, but I’ve since learned to read his mood and adjust my reactions. I’ve realized that the key to good communication is taking time to recognize our differences and make the necessary spur-of-the-moment adjustments.






