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The 7 Common Marriage Misconceptions

October 4, 2018 by The Stutsons Leave a Comment

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When it comes to marriage, everyone has their opinion about this wonderful union. However, there are a lot of misconceptions floating around, which can hamper your relationship with your spouse. Here are seven common marriage misconceptions:

Everything has to be perfect otherwise it is a failure

It is quite common to assume that your marriage won’t face challenges, as you are with the love of your life. However, the reality is that there will be arguments due to miscommunication. Instead of thinking the marriage is a failure, you should learn to resolve them to strengthen your relationship.

Having kids will improve your marriage

Even though having kids is great, it won’t improve your marriage. In reality, it tests the level of commitment and patience you have in your marriage. You should open the challenge of raising kids with open arms, to make your marriage stronger.

Intimacy will take a hit after marriage

It is quite strange that what was once a joke became a misconception among people. No, your intimacy won’t take a hit after getting married, as you can share fantasies with your partner. However, due to circumstances such as age, work schedules, and children, you have to find a way to keep the spark alive, while handling various responsibilities.

Marriage doesn’t require work

As you are with the right person, you tend to imagine that you can just sit back and relax. You have to continue working on your relationship, to make your marriage work. By putting in the effort, your marriage will bloom.

You have to be a unit all the time

If you start thinking that you have to be a unit with your spouse, it will have a negative impact. For instance, you and your spouse will be dependent on each other. As a result, you or your spouse will become dysfunctional without the company of the other. You should learn to balance your individualism while working as a unit.

Your partner has to make you feel better

As your partner understands you, it is common to assume that he/she will know what to do when you are not happy. Keep in mind that your partner is there to support you, not make you feel better all the time. You should take the ropes and work on yourself if you want to get out of a low.

Your spouse will change after marriage

The only change which will happen in your marriage is yourself. If you want your relationship to work, you have to be willing to make the change. Over time, your relationship will become better than ever.

These are the seven common marriage misconceptions you will come across!

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