We Have a Child With Severe Autism — Here's How We Keep Our Marriage Strong

Of course, we have the occasional argument. After a cooling-down period, we try to bypass the accusations and just assess what got us mad in the first place. Sometimes we agree that we were both stressed and a little snippy. Other times, we decide to address the situation differently next time. Stepping back and taking a breath lets tempers cool, then the logical parts of our brains can take over and tackle the problem.