Staying Married-Suggestions,Ideas ,Insights #27

(There are always extreme cases and exceptions)
The unreasonable demand for reciprocity is a recipe for marital obscenity.Transcending the need for reciprocity paves the way to l mutual marital generosity

Staying Married-Suggestions,Ideas ,Insights #26

Listening is a critical ingredient of marriage especially when you initially do not want to listen for whatever reason and then make the choice to want to listen because your spouse wishes to speak.

Staying Married-Suggestions,Ideas ,Insights #25

(There are always extreme cases and exceptions)
Being Married is not about being right it is about keeping the light  in the relationship visible and desirable to both parties

Staying Married-Suggestions,Ideas ,Insights #24

Even when you know you are right to do , get something etc and you know your spouse will agree always consult your spouse as that shows respect , equality , significance and validation

Staying Married-Suggestions,Ideas ,Insights #23

The hebrew word for marriage is נישואין from the word לשאת  ,to carry. One of the many lessons that could be learned from this is that marriage is also carrying the whole person, giving them the space in your life to be themselves ,the parts that are wonderful ,inspiring ,amazing etc and the parts that still need work.

Staying Married-Suggestions,Ideas ,Insights #22

( for every example there are obviously extreme cases)

What bothers your partner or spouse should bother you even if it does not bother you but because it bothers them and then they will not feel alone and know that for you its about them too

Staying Married-Suggestions,Ideas ,Insights #21

You dont always have to prove you are right..rather spend the energy helping make it right and you show  how important the relationship is to you