Think of all the important decisions you’ve had to make with your spouse, parent, or significant other.  You probably agree on many things.  You probably fight like cats & dogs over others.  I’ve worked through the custom building process with many couples.  And if you haven’t noticed, I ask a LOT of questions to arrive at the right answers.  Questions that perhaps the homeowners themselves haven’t thought to be an issue (see “where are you going to watch TV in your pajamas”).  Well, when you poke around with the questions, you’re bound to see a lot of loving agreement and a hear your fair share of cussing.  Sticky points warrant a “Cuss & Discuss” session between the decision makers.  Lay it all out on the table, go home, fight it out, and come back when you’re at the loving agreement stage – or maybe somewhere in the middle.  It makes for the best designs.