Making big decisions can be a stressful task, and can be even trickier when making those decisions together as a couple. Having respect for each other is a must through any part of this process. Understanding how important it is to value each other’s opinions and input through the decision making process is critical to your ability to thrive together as a team. Tom and Lisa address the importance of not undermining each other and making sure each of you feel heard, valued and respected. Lisa breaks down simple tips that helped them through their home buying process together that will help you through many other processes as well together.   SHOW NOTES: Respect Opinions | Value input from your partner to avoid your partner feeling less than [1:03] Non-negotiable | Discussing what’s important to each other and considering with respect [3:18] Compromise | Lisa explains how to compromise on the smaller decisions [4:55]   QUOTES: “if you don't want their opinion that's so dangerous in a relationship,” [3:09]   “Breaking everything down into importance, who has the final say, and then going back to what you said is showing that total respect for the other person.” [5:56]