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For the first time in over 16 years of business, serving hundreds of CEOs, I got sued! . Yep! Someone entered into a contract with my company was not only suing my company but also named me personally, meaning he was out for blood. Not just trying to hurt my business but specifically me and my family. . I don't care how strong your marriage is, the first time you get sued can go over like a fart in church! . My wife could have easily said things like.... . "I told you we never should have trusted him!" . "You should have listened to me!" . "Lawyers are going to cost us a fortune even when we win!" . "You're too nice! Why do you always believe people who say they've changed?" . After the initial shock, we laughed in disbelief and reminded each other that we can get through anything! . "FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE..." aka RIDE OR DIE BABY! . We all made this vow on our wedding day but when life tries to throw tragedy your way or you find yourself under attack, do you remember that promise? . For many couples, it can be easier to default to... 1. Keeping score 2. Finger pointing 3. Blaming one another . The key to helping your marriage survive tough times is to make sure your relationship is built on a strong foundation before hard times strike. . In this 4-part series, we're going to share the facts about this recent attack and how it impacted our marriage, finances, and family life in hopes that you take away some insights that will serve you the next time you're going through a hard time. . This week we're talking about the foundation, which is everything. . Here's some of the tips we'll be covering: . *Talk things out *Seek help from others *Keep the tragedy in perspective *Be flexible *Avoid finger pointing (you're on the same team) *Accept each other's differences . LOOK...Don't wait for a crisis to build on your Ride or Die foundation. Together you guys can get through anything. I hope this series helps you see that even we get attacked and it's not always sunshine and rainbows at The Middleton's either. . Love you guys, B