It’s easier to do the right thing when our spouse does the right thing. We can usually respond correctly in those circumstances, can’t we? What about when your husband or wife isn’t being good to you . . . isn’t doing what is right? Much, much tougher. And, if we’re honest, we often cut ourselves a little slack when this happens, listening to the voice that says, “I’m justified in responding the way I did because of what he/she did.” MatthewLJacobson.com