I'm sure you've dealt with ultra-competitive people at some point in your life, and maybe you are the one who likes to compete.

As we start this new series on how Competition is a killer to your sense of planning in peace, I'd love for you to check out this terrific article by The Today's Show's Dr. Gail Saltz.

It focuses on whether or not you have a too-competitive relationship with your groom, what might be behind it, and how you can ease up on the need to 'win.' Are you stealing your own peace by being competitive with him? And with your friends, sisters and bridesmaids? This is one topic to think about at length, maybe journal on, and please do post your stories on how you might be a little too competitive right now...