Friday, April 15, 2011

How To Save A Marriage

By Areelitaha Joahlanski


You are probably wondering how things got to this point. Why this is happening to you? And, how do you go about to save a marriage? Well, you are one step closer after clicking on the link that brought you to this page.

By you reading this right now, it shows that you have a commitment towards the marriage and will do whatever it takes. Well, I just want to congratulate you since you have taken one of the hardest steps towards saving your marriage. Many never realize there is a need for change in their relationship until it is too late. You on the other hand, have realized and have started looking for anything that you can that will help. Now, take a deep breathe and slowly let your worries go with the air that passes through your lips. Because I got some tips for you. Now pay attention, since I'm going to give you some tips on how to save a marriage.

Communication is key within a marriage. It helps to sit down and talk. Discuss with your spouse, rather than yelling or arguing with them, which never works. Instead, give them the floor and hear what they have to say. I know it may tempt you at times, but don't interrupt.

Interrupting them will not help anything. You do not want to turn a talk that is supposed to get somewhere into a brawl. You will have your chance to talk and they will give you the same respect you give them.

Secondly, share openly with them. Tell them all your fears, misgiving, troubles, or anything else along those lines. Do not make it seem as you are complaining though, since they will not want to listen to that. Make sure also, not to criticize everything thing they had said. If you do this there will only be a brick wall set up for the next time that you wish to speak with them.

Show them you care: Sometimes we get comfortable where we are in life and forget to show the people who most to us, how much they really mean to us. Tell your spouse how much you care. Have a romantic date. Do something special. Try to bring back some of the things that you had when you got married. Initially the two of you got married for a reason. Bring back some of the activities the two of you did then. At one time there was a fire that burned between the two of you, however deteriorated over time as neglected. If you don't continue adding wood to the fire, then eventually it goes out. The same applies to a marriage, which also requires constant maintenance.

Do not stop living with each other, unless it has already reached this point. Living apart makes it harder for most to get back together. It is an easier way to escape and not have to deal with the problems.

I cannot stress enough how much easier things will be if the two of you live together. Of course, this does not apply to everyone. There are cases where the relationship is not repairing. In any case, of risk to your safety or anything along those lines, separation and more would be a smart option. If the relationship appears, one that salvageable, then separation may do more harm than good, but it all depends and there are varying opinions corresponding to separation and ways to save a marriage.

Marriage is no easy road, but deserves a chance. People often give up too soon, since they do not want to deal with the problems. Avoidance of the problems only result in future problems. That is why many have multiple marriages, because they do not want to face up to a problem with themselves and in the relationship. There are cases where the relationship is not healthy and it is worth cutting ties and moving along. Spend time with yourself and figure out what you want and then go for the gold.

As everyone learns after the honeymoon phase of their marriage, it requires a lot of work from both people involved. Some are shocked after finding this out and this goes beyond their initial expectations, resulting in the end of the marriage. There are problems in any relationship and whether each within the relationship decide to face up to them together. The most important way to save a marriage is communication between both partners.




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