5 Ways to Make Your Marriage Joyful
1. Look at the positives
What's so great about being married? For one thing, you don't have to venture into the singles scene! Really, sometimes you just have to look at the obvious benefits of being married. The singles scene is not all it's cracked up to be on TV and in movies, and dating offers none of the security of a committed relationship.
2. Give your spouse their due
No, your spouse may not be perfect, but no spouse is! It's easy to see other couples out and about, or hang out with other couples socially, and start thinking that "her" spouse or "his" spouse is better than yours. But, you never, and I mean never, know what goes on behind closed doors.
If your spouse is mostly decent, be thankful for that and for the effort he/she does make. And, if they have no serious faults like drinking too much, playing around, or being physically abusive, be thankful for the spouse and parent they are. In other words, your spouse is probably not the worst one around!
And, it can sound harsh, but I've heard other people say it, "You may think your spouse isn't that great, but there are plenty of other people out there who would take them, just as they are.
3. It will get better
Most couples who stay together come out on the other side of their troubles glad they didn't leave. Research shows that difficult times can actually make a marriage stronger. Plus, picture what your life will be like if you do separate.
4. Two parent homes are better for kids
In most cases, even if your marriage is not perfect, an intact family – father and mother in the same home – is the best place for children to be raised. It's also a matter of practicality. If you divorce, your children will be shuttling between two homes, and might even live far away from their mother. That's a lot of stress on a child.
5. Failure rate of second marriages
The second, or even the third time is not the charm. The failure rate for second marriages is 67 percent; for third marriages it jumps to 74 percent.
In Conclusion:
In just about every marriage, there are days when somebody would love to walk out the door and not come back. But, even if your marriage is trying, hang in there. Even if your spouse won't change, you can work on your marriage. Look at this marriage advice and then check out other marriage resources at iMOM.com or at AllProDad.com
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