These days, many people are getting married late and some single men and women have decided to remain that way.
This trend is because of the high rate of divorce cases around.
Someone asked me recently 'what has happened to the marriage institution?' if you are a lady or man preparing to get married, you are probably still head over heels in love with your darling.
I would understand that you are anxious to make things work and stick through to the end, so I decided to write this article for you.
Usually, before marriage couples tend to dream and hope for a life full of roses, chocolate, honey and chicken pie.
Unfortunately, married life is anything but the above and when reality kicks in, most people cannot cope.
That is actually what causes divorce; dashed dreams and hope.
So lets be a little realistic ahead of time; marriage is not a bed of roses and love alone would not see you through.
Marriage involves sacrifice, patience, love, loyalty, trust, determination and hard work.
When all these ingredients are well combined, the result is a blissful relationship that would stand the test of time.
Communication is a big ingredient in marriage.
You need to constantly communicate with your spouse and re-assure them that they are a big part of your life.
Share experiences, jokes and opinions on issues.
This would draw and bind you both to each other and it would also build trust, loyalty, understanding and commitment.
If you constantly communicate with your spouse, you would be able to stand up for them when the situation arises.
You would also be able to tell when people come up with false tales to tear your marriage apart.
Settling disputes is another area where couples get it wrong.
Most likely, you and your spouse did not grow up together, so you have different backgrounds.
It is therefore inevitable that you both would clash of interest and opinion.
Please, handle these clashes with care and never lose your temper.
Do not give in to violence no matter the temptation.
A better option is to walk away and take time out to cool off.
Another place where couples lose it is relaxing after marriage.
Who says that because you are married, you can't go on dates and spend time alone with each other? Don't forget all the things you did while you were dating and make sure you keep doing them.
This would keep the fire in your relationship alive and you would be able to spend forever with each other without getting bored.
This trend is because of the high rate of divorce cases around.
Someone asked me recently 'what has happened to the marriage institution?' if you are a lady or man preparing to get married, you are probably still head over heels in love with your darling.
I would understand that you are anxious to make things work and stick through to the end, so I decided to write this article for you.
Usually, before marriage couples tend to dream and hope for a life full of roses, chocolate, honey and chicken pie.
Unfortunately, married life is anything but the above and when reality kicks in, most people cannot cope.
That is actually what causes divorce; dashed dreams and hope.
So lets be a little realistic ahead of time; marriage is not a bed of roses and love alone would not see you through.
Marriage involves sacrifice, patience, love, loyalty, trust, determination and hard work.
When all these ingredients are well combined, the result is a blissful relationship that would stand the test of time.
Communication is a big ingredient in marriage.
You need to constantly communicate with your spouse and re-assure them that they are a big part of your life.
Share experiences, jokes and opinions on issues.
This would draw and bind you both to each other and it would also build trust, loyalty, understanding and commitment.
If you constantly communicate with your spouse, you would be able to stand up for them when the situation arises.
You would also be able to tell when people come up with false tales to tear your marriage apart.
Settling disputes is another area where couples get it wrong.
Most likely, you and your spouse did not grow up together, so you have different backgrounds.
It is therefore inevitable that you both would clash of interest and opinion.
Please, handle these clashes with care and never lose your temper.
Do not give in to violence no matter the temptation.
A better option is to walk away and take time out to cool off.
Another place where couples lose it is relaxing after marriage.
Who says that because you are married, you can't go on dates and spend time alone with each other? Don't forget all the things you did while you were dating and make sure you keep doing them.
This would keep the fire in your relationship alive and you would be able to spend forever with each other without getting bored.
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