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WHY DO PEOPLE MARRY?

To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. Remember the day on which you said this? Relive it. Mean it. One cannot hope to love unless he/she loves.

Basic questions are important to be settled at the start like inquiring about your spouse's goals in life, ambitions, aspirations, number of children expected, and ways to keep passion and physical affection continue in marriage. A lack of this is the greatest blow that can ever hit you at one time in your life.

HOW DO YOU TELL OF AN IMPENDING MARITAL DISASTER?

This may only be an old wife's remedy but here is simple test to know if your spouse loves you: When was the last time you went on a date with your spouse? When was the last time you shared a quiet moment with him/her? When was the last time you bought flowers/gifts for each other? When was the list time both of you talked (not argue) for more than an hour?

If the answers to these questions is 'more than 6 months', or 'I don't remember', the alarms should be going off.

AT THE BRINK OF ARGUMENT?

Play it cool by keeping your temper. If you shower him/her with insults, negative remarks or physical assault, you will declare war against your spouse. The situation is a reality to be accepted. The angry reaction almost always backfires. Try using a different approach, the by ways are plentiful.

EMOTIONS FELT WHEN THERE IS MARITAL CRISIS?

First is the feeling of devastation, as if there is a great loss. You should NOT try to improve your communications skills to keep your marriage. Use your heart instead. Appeal to his/her feelings, be it love or guilt. When marriage is at the brink of disaster, learning more communications skills will only offer you and your spouse the use of better words to fight more often. Using simple approaches with sincerity works best from the experience of many couples who have successfully repaired their damaged relationship.

HOW TO HANDLE INFIDELITY?

Then, assess how deeply the extent of the relationship is. Tell him/her to give you space and enough time to think things out. Arrange a civilized meeting with your spouse after your rage has subsided. There should be counsellors available in your community to help you out.

START WITH THE RIGHT MINDSET, AND THE END IN MIND

Going to resolve any friction or disagreements between you and your spouse with a disgruntled attitude will only aggravate things. Фокус on the pleasant things and good times. From the bible: "Go and humble yourself- press your plea with your neighbor!" Do not confront your spouse with a superior attitude.

HELPFUL GUIDELINES

Sometimes relationships are lost because the individual fears to face the truth. There is history of unhappiness behind words and you cannot change history since a history of dissatisfaction has built up. Learn to let go of the past. Learn to listen more not only with your ears but also with your heart. Never break a promise. Recall the memories of your courtship- relive the thrill and excitement you shared on your dates, the places you have visited and your honeymoon. Love is letting go of fear.

HOW CAN YOU PRESERVE AND NURTURE YOUR MARRIAGE?

Strive to eat at least one meal a day together. By going on a date, there is no alternative than to dress up to show your spouse how attractive you still are. Schedule a date night. You should improve your communications skills to keep your marriage. Show a smile, and keep it on (Unless you just got into trouble). Its easy to pick a fight with a sour-faced person, but how angry can we get at a smiling, easy-going spouse? Plus, smiling also improves your own mood and will help you overlook tiny flaws that may usually irk you.

CAN MY MARRIAGE BE SAVED?

Follow a simple system in building positive marriage skills. There are plenty of literature online and in print to help you through a rough patch. You will be a better person, a better parent and a better spouse. The answer is positive. You will re-discover the joy and sanctity of marriage, and the amazing person you said 'I do' to some time ago.

Save Your Marriage & Avoid Divorce. If There is Hope, There is a Way.

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Be like the grass in the wind. The storm can uproot trees, but only brush harmlessly past the emerald blades which are at peace with the world.