Every marriage is different, because every couple is different…because every PERSON is just a little bit different. So why do we all try to force our marriages to work exactly the same? Most people get married and try to fall in to the roll of Perfect Spouse- we become dedicated, clingy, and in many cases, completely miserable because we’re play acting. The key to a successful marriage is honesty with our spouses and ourselves. Most couples would be a lot happier if they had a bit more freedom in their relationships, but many are afraid to say anything.
You love your spouse, right? Of course you do, or you wouldn’t have married them in the first place. So be honest with both yourself and your spouse and let them know if you feel confined by the relationship. Most couples feel as though there are certain behaviors they are supposed to engage in- monogamy, new sleep patterns, social exercises etc. Instead of just going through the motions, talk to your spouse and tell them when something makes you uncomfortable or unhappy. If we all stop just trying to act like “married couples” and start acting like married individuals, we’ll probably be a lot happier.
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