50 very honest lessons about marriage after 5 years 5 months
Marriages are supposed to be happily ever after.. right? Wrong! This is an unrealistic expectation that people place on marriage which usually ends up in disappointment. And placing so much pressure on your marriage to make it work doesn't actually help. So.. what should you do to maintain a healthy marriage? First by acknowledging that you can't do it alone and secondly, accepting each other as you are. The first rule of premarital counselling is "work on me...pray for them." You cannot change your spouse and you shouldn't want to. Marriage is realistically hard but can also be a beautiful journey if you just let go and let God. So, after 5 years and 5 months in marriage.. here is what I have learnt: 1. The honeymoon phase ends sooner than you think. 2. Being intentional in your marriage is a choice. 3. Making time for each other is crucial and is easier said than done. 4. You can love your spouse but not like them sometimes. 5. Love matters but respect and
