Top 3 Mindsets for a Better Marriage
Be Open to Compromise
We can’t always get what we want, especially when we are building a life with another person. Compromise is essential to building a healthy marriage, and healthy balance requires that both partners be willing to be open, honest, and discuss honestly what they are willing to give, and give up. When an argument or debate emerges, it can be easy to be sucked into the idea that you should “win” in the situation, and get what you want. But remember, when you are in a loving and committed marriage, you win when both you, and your partner find a way to be happy.
Express and Affirm Commitment
Many people tend to confuse the idea of love with the idea of commitment. We can love someone without truly being committed to them, and for some people, this is not quite enough to feel secure. When you love someone and are with them for that reason, it is a wonderful feeling. However, this is not enough in marriage. In your relationship with your spouse you have committed entirely to one another, it is a new level of love and support. Accepting one another, flaws and all, is a level of unconditional love that signals to your partner that no matter what, you will work to make the marriage thrive.
Knowing that your partner is absolutely committed to you, and your marriage, allows you the space to grow, learn, make mistakes, and shape a life together. And expressing this sense of commitment, and affirming it in a way that your partner feels loved and safe ensures a deeper sense of knowing, loving, and ability to flourish in your marriage.
A strong foundation is the key to building a lasting and satisfying marriage. All couples face challenges and strife in the course of their relationship, and bringing two people together to build a life will never be completely free of challenges. But these challenges are something you and your partner can easily overcome when you have a strong core to fall back on in times of trouble. These three keys to a strong foundation may seem simple, but they provide the framework you need to navigate your marriage through even the most difficult of times.
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