See 4 Ways to Protect Your Marriage During Hard Times

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Marriage is Hard Work, But at the End of the Day It is Worth It.

If you are married, you have this change of 50 to 50 to move to "until death separates us." It's true! According to the American Psychology Association, 50% of marriages end in divorce.

Statistics show that men and women struggle with life's realities. Everyone wants a happy ending, but only 50% of the population is ready for work. Marriage is just that - constant work. But the truth is important and valid.

Just take a moment and think seriously. His career has not just begun to exist. Chances are you need to go to school, gain work experience, work long hours and make mistakes. Your career is progress. Or maybe you need a more physical example. Although technology has improved the construction process, homes are not being built overnight. Carpenters, plumbers, HVAC technicians and many other professions are involved in the construction process. After the house is built, someone needs to maintain it - otherwise the house will slowly collapse.

Do you see any similarities?

Marriage is hard work, but in the end it pays off. It's hard times for everyone and it's important to really understand. No one has an easy task. No one has a path without obstacles. As viewers, it is easy to judge the lives of others. However, the reality is that you do not know the pain and difficulties that everyone is facing.

As a couple, the best thing you can do is work on your wedding every day so that it is protected during difficult times. While this is easier said than done, we have some tips on how to prepare for difficult times.

Communicate

Communication is the key to every healthy relationship. Healthy couples make time for each other on a daily basis. However, one of the biggest misconceptions is that communicating is just discussing parenting and household maintenance. It is imperative that couples discuss deeper and more personal areas of life with their partner.

Isolating your concerns and feelings can create resentment. Sharing feelings and discussing disagreements, while they are in progress, can alleviate any potential issues in the future. Ultimately, keeping things bottled up will only bring forth an emotional breakdown – which is not good for anyone. By communicating, couples can learn and improve commitment levels, personality traits and conflict resolution skills. You should never assume that you know what your partner is feeling. Investing in communication will ensure less complication during the hard times.

Practice Gratitude

Sounds basic, huh? It is, but the benefits are very fulfilling. Express gratitude for your partner. Need help? We have some suggestions:

• Send your partner a random text message and share how they make you feel. “Thank you for your help with the housework. I really appreciate you.”
• Make your partner’s favorite meal or let them pick dessert.
• Remember to express thanks when your partner does something thoughtful. Sometimes remembering to verbally say thank you will make your partner feel worthy.
• Leave a note in their briefcase, lunchbox or on the bathroom mirror. “I am thankful for you.” “Thank you for your hard work.” “I am blessed to have you in my life.”

Exercising gratefulness, daily, can payoff when you and your partner are enduring a challenging season. Gratitude is a proactive way you can invest in your marriage. Most people choose to express gratitude when they’ve experienced a tragedy or bump in the road; which is a reactive move. Being proactive will help your marriage stand strong and create a reinforced foundation.

Make Time For Each Other

Between children, jobs and outside commitments, it is challenging to connect with your partner. However, couples must keep things interesting if they want their marriage to last. As parents, we invest so much time and effort into your children. As employees, we work the long hours and answer the pressing emails. Though, in many cases, we take our marriage for granted and treat it is a roommate situation – which makes a marriage stale.

Break out of your routine and implement date night. If you are short on cash, watch a movie or cook a meal together. Heck take a walk together. The reality is couples need a lone time.

My husband and I live away from family. We rely on paid babysitters to get away; however, I’ve found it’s cheaper to take a personal day from work and have a day date. We’ll go hiking and out to eat – sometimes that quiet time is exactly what we need together. If we’re in a busy season, my husband will have lunch with me during my break at work. It’s nice to break up my day and reconnect with him. Last year was rough and we found that our bond was stronger because we made time for each other – and made our marriage a priority.

Get Help

There is a stigma associated with counseling – especially with Christians. Every relationship has its ups and downs. No one has a perfect relationship. If you and your partner are having recurring conflicts, it may be time to seek out counseling. Not only is counseling a proactive move, but it is an investment towards a healthy marriage. A psychologist can help couples improve communication and discover healthy ways to move beyond conflict.

Getting help means you care about your relationship and want your union to work. In addition, marital counseling can help teach skills that associated with listening, problem solving and compromise. Knowing more about these elements can reduce the risk of divorce.

On the other hand, there are times you (as an individual) are going through something. If this is the case, consider talking to a counselor. Depending on the situation, it is helpful to talk to a professional about our feelings. Having a third party speak into these topics can provide an unbiased outlook.

Protecting your marriage during the hard times means you are willing to put forth the effort, when you’re not in a difficult season. It’s important to be proactive with your actions and treat your marriage as a priority.

Source | Credit: FamilyToday

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