Chapter 55

The couple looked at each other and thought about it for a moment. "Maybe we could do a mix of both," the woman said. "We could spend a few days at the beach, and then a few days in the mountains." The man's eyes lit up. "That could work," he said. "We'd both get what we want, and it would be a compromise." Samantha nodded. "It's great that you're both willing to meet in the middle," she said. "Sometimes the best solutions are the ones that take both people's needs into account."

"Now that we've found a solution for the vacation," Samantha said, "let's talk about how to make sure this doesn't happen again. What about setting up a regular date night, where you can talk about your needs and make sure they're being met? That way, little disagreements won't turn into big arguments." The couple nodded, and the woman said, "That's a great idea. Maybe we can make it a weekly thing, so we can keep the lines of communication open." The man agreed. "I think that's something we can both commit t