Ten Weeks to a Better Marriage Relationship: Part 1
Marriage relationships need fine tuning from time to time. Even couples in great marriages can find themselves taking one another for granted or feeling in a bit of a rut. Over the next ten weeks, this series of articles will lead the two of you through steps that could enhance your marital relationship.
Talk About Your Expectations
Unrealistic Expectations Have to be FacedEveryone has expectations. However, unrealistic expectations will end up being direct paths to disappointment and unhappiness in your marriage. These include having false expectations, believing in the myths about marriage, thinking that someone else can make you happy, trying to read one another's mind, wanting to do everything together, and wanting to have a perfect marriage. When these are not identified or verbalized, they can create great barriers in your marriage. Hopefully, your expectations will include being able to lovingly resolve conflicts, to appreciate your differences as individuals, to respect and cherish one another, and to be able to discuss values and priorities.
More Reading
Marital MythsMany myths that surround marriage give couples unrealistic expectations. Disappointment is sure to come if you are looking for the Cinderella-like happily-ever-after storybook marriage year after year.
Four Things That Can Kill a Marriage
Qualities of a Successful Marriage
If at any time you want to discuss the topics further, or you have a special situation, I invite you to visit the Marriage Forum where you can solicit various opinions.
Ten Weeks to a Better Marriage Relationship
Introduction
Part 1: Expectations
Part 2: Fighting Fairly
Part 3: Work on Your Listening Skills
Part 4: Financial Concerns
Part 5: Conflicting Chores
Part 6: Marriage Sexuality
Part 7: Cinema Therapy
Part 8: Get to Know One Another Better
Part 9: Celebrate Your Coupleness
Part 10: Take the Dialogue Challenge
