Post by Minx on Nov 12, 2013 17:16:47 GMT -5
The right start can make all the difference in the world. Give your marriage an advantage. Learn the simple but powerful steps.
Creating a Solid Foundation
Sometimes couples have unrealistic expectations about what marriage should be like for them. These needs are everything from provisional to emotional. Trying to meet these expectations can be quite a task. Presupposing these expectations will be met can be disastrous. When your expectations are not met this sets you up to be unhappy and to complain. This can quickly frustrate even the happiest of newlyweds. Strengthen your marriage with a solid foundation. Make sure you start off with the right tools.
1) Remember that it is an adjustment to being together. Give it time. Working out the questions of who is going to do what and how should it be done can cause conflict. Questions like, " Who is going to pay the bills?" "Who is going to clean the bathrooms?" "Which church are we going to attend?" must be answered. Don't let these adjustment challenges come between you and the one you love.
2) Embrace your spouse's differences instead of criticizing them or trying to change them. Be your spouse's biggest fan. Stay away from stereotypes that your partner won't be able to fulfill. You will break their spirit if you expect them to be just like your mom, your dad, or someone else you admire. Be appreciative of your spouse. It takes time for a marriage to mature.
Creating a Solid Foundation
Sometimes couples have unrealistic expectations about what marriage should be like for them. These needs are everything from provisional to emotional. Trying to meet these expectations can be quite a task. Presupposing these expectations will be met can be disastrous. When your expectations are not met this sets you up to be unhappy and to complain. This can quickly frustrate even the happiest of newlyweds. Strengthen your marriage with a solid foundation. Make sure you start off with the right tools.
1) Remember that it is an adjustment to being together. Give it time. Working out the questions of who is going to do what and how should it be done can cause conflict. Questions like, " Who is going to pay the bills?" "Who is going to clean the bathrooms?" "Which church are we going to attend?" must be answered. Don't let these adjustment challenges come between you and the one you love.
2) Embrace your spouse's differences instead of criticizing them or trying to change them. Be your spouse's biggest fan. Stay away from stereotypes that your partner won't be able to fulfill. You will break their spirit if you expect them to be just like your mom, your dad, or someone else you admire. Be appreciative of your spouse. It takes time for a marriage to mature.