Standing up to your wife the right way

Sometimes you have to respectfully disagree with your spouse but do it with honor. Had to tell my wife yesterday that I didn't agree with how she was handling something with the kids. Did it in private, calm tone, listened to her side first, and we worked it out like adults. It's not about winning the argument. It's about being a man of principle while still valuing her opinion. Anyone else struggle with this balance?