Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Marriage Support for Husbands and Wives

One of the great benefits of marriage is support you receive from your spouse.  One of you comes home after a hard days work and you feel like nothing can make you smile again.  Perhaps you’ve wrecked the car and found out the husband or wife failed to renew the collision insurance.

Facing these situations alone would be almost unbearable, but with support and understanding from your spouse, the worst case scenario doesn’t seem so bad.  You’re there for each other to lift up, inspire and find workable solutions.  Two is a much stronger number than one.  It’s twice as strong and grows stronger as each problem is overcome.

There is no doubt that successful marriages have become proficient in handling conflicts that occur in all marriages sooner or later.  Conflicts and disagreements arise concerning finances, sex, infidelity, housework and even cultural differences.

Other problems husbands and wives face may be how to be a good parent and keep your family healthy. Many marriages have been prone to domestic violence and trouble with in-laws.

So, with all the support you gain from each other you might ask the question who supports the supporter?  There are many ways and places you can obtain support for a marriage in trouble.  But, a good time to begin seeking support is before trouble is evident and possibly beyond repair.
Seek help early.  As in most early marriages money may be in short supply and you’ll need to obtain help as cheaply as possible.  Inexpensive but quality help can be found on line through ebooks and email.

Conferences are held frequently by various churches and organizations offering a one to three day seminar teaching how to solve marital problems.  Many may be available in your home town but don’t be opposed to traveling to a conference out of town and make it a romantic getaway.

Workshops and educational opportunities are also easy to find at local schools, colleges and other organizations.  Your pastor or chamber of commerce could provide you with a list of upcoming classes on support for marriages for both husbands and wives.

These support groups teach you to overcome the past, obtain tactfully what you want and need while creating methods of loving and understanding your spouse.  One of the main problems in marriage is communication and how to approach issues gently and softly.  You’ll learn than often it’s best to be kind, thoughtful and flexible and concede to the other person at times.

You’ll gain support in maintaining a positive attitude, decrease tension and develop true understanding.  Gain a positive perspective of your mate and your future.  It is a wise marriage that seeks support.

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