TIPS FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE
TIPS
FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE
You probably got married as friends,
but then found yourselves running into difficulty because you each had your own
way of living and doing. You came from one family, and your partner came from
another family, and those families were different.
Your job as a couple is to create
some boundaries and rules that will guide you in your marriage. But if you’ve
never created any rules before, and you or your partner don’t like rules and
boundaries, it won’t be an easy task. (read more)
You are equal partners making
decisions in marriage. Responsibilities must be divided up. You need policies,
procedures, and rules in order to work cooperatively as well as independently.
You will enjoy working together as
you know each other better and gain confidence in each other’s decision-making
ability. Developing faith and trust takes many months. Forging a new way of
life from your different backgrounds takes time and patience.
Remember, you are equal partners.
You are both vitally interested in all areas of the marriage. As in a business,
consult with each other and participate in making decisions and reviewing them.
(read more)
When the Dolans, a Christian couple,
came to see me, they had not spoken to each other for several weeks. The
tension had become unbearable.
The issue was over dancing in gym
class. Hal Dolan had said flatly that their son should not participate.
Melissa Dolan had agreed in front of
her husband, but privately gave their son permission to participate. Hal found
out about it through a conversation w
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