What I wrongly
learned about marriage as a result is that it is often fleeting and sometimes painful and that divorce is a way out when love ends.
But one lesson I have
learned about marriage is the truism that in order to love our spouse well, we must also be on a journey of loving ourselves.
While I thought about this post I thought it would be nice to let you know 6 things I have
learned about marriage in my 6 years of being married.
So on our third anniversary — let me share the 3 important things I have
learnt about marriage.
My friend Dr. Terri Orbuch was quoted on the Wall Street Journal in The 5 Lessons Divorced People
Learn About Marriage.
Our 12 Conversation topics cover a lot of
learning about marriage.
There is always more to
learn about marriage and relationships.
In our eagerness to
learn about marriage principles, we got our hands on Dr. Gottman's The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
The most important thing will be years of study and clinical practice working with couples and
learning about marriage and family.
And while being prepared is critical, the real
learning about marriage happens midair — when you confront your first fight or challenge.
Additionally, you'll
learn about Marriage Ministry from an «overall outcome» perspective, not just a focus on one component or class.
To
learn about our marriage counseling programs in Norman, OK, complete the online orientation today.
Not exact matches
Like the one from Laura Jones who
learned lots
about the culture (and
marriage proposals) in Ecuador when she first moved there.
Follow Jeff at @jeffersonbethke,
learn more
about his resources at http://jeffandalyssa.com and check out his new book «Love That Lasts: How We Discovered God's Better Way for Love, Dating,
Marriage, and Sex» wherever books are sold.
I'm not sure where you're
learning about the Mormon religion but they don't believe in arranged
marriages.
From this perspective, there is much we can
learn from the household codes
about confronting our own privilege, keeping whatever power we may have in check, responding to our feelings of powerlessness, practicing mutual submission in our
marriages, and imitating Christ in all of our interpersonal relationships.
Reality Check: The best way to prepare for
marriage, and to thrive in it, is to
learn about your partner so you know what your partner wants.
In the meantime, if you are interested in
learning more
about mutuality in
marriage and in church leadership, check out these posts from our Mutuality 2012 series:
Since troubled
marriages are essentially hungry
marriages, and since the road to fulfillment and intimacy is mutual need - satisfaction, it is crucial for married people to
learn about their basic needs.
Christians can continue to fight
about what kinds of
marriages «count» as sacred, but we have also
learned to agree to disagree
about such things.
Learn more
about healthy conflict, communication, confession, sex, boundaries and so much more by getting a uniquely candid look into
marriage in Debra's new book: Choosing Marriage: Why It Has To Start With
marriage in Debra's new book: Choosing
Marriage: Why It Has To Start With
Marriage: Why It Has To Start With We > Me.
But here are a few things we've
learned about maintaining our
marriage through this terrible time:
Believers need to
learn about the ways in which
marriage advances the emotional, social, and economic welfare of children.
Rather than rejecting it, we should
learn from it... like
learning that
marriage should be more
about what is in your heart rather than what is between your legs and family is more
about uniting people in a nurturing home than uniting a sperm with an egg.
Her primary intention is to give practical advice to those who are
about to get married, newlyweds or those who simply wish to
learn more
about marriage.
As a Christian, I
learned (from my husband) that the Bible says the
marriage bed is undefiled (meaning you can do
about anything except animals or extra partners), and that the command from God to be fruitful and multiply came BEFORE the Fall.
We are following Jesus as best as we know how, and one day, we come across a truth, or read an idea in a book, or discover something amazing
about Scripture, or
learn a key to defeating a certain sin in our life, or uncover a way to become more joyful, or find some tips for having a better
marriage and family life, or whatever.
Interested in
learning about ways to re-create your
marriage?
My
marriage wasn't a failure because I
learned a lot
about who I am, who my ex is, and the blessing of a family, in my mind, is well worth it all!
Want to
learn more
about a parenting
marriage?
And we talked
about the lessons we can
learn from arranged
marriages (not forced or child
marriages), where common backgrounds, interests and goals matter more than love at first — although as some women in arranged
marriages wrote us, love occurs when you see your husband caring for your children, being a good provider (OK, I have some thoughts on that but I'm just quoting here) and treating his family with respect and kindness.
In this episode, you'll
learn about how becoming parents can affect your
marriage (although you might already have noticed it yourself!)
Interested in
learning about other ways to re-create your
marriage?
Want to
learn more
about companionship
marriage?
I shudder to think what these children are
learning about what a
marriage is.
Among these divorcing couples,» [I] t seemed that many outcomes were possible in nearly every
marriage I
learned about.»
Baggage: When people divorce and do not take the opportunity to
learn from their divorce they take all their crud and beliefs
about relationships into their next
marriage.
But they had great difficulties
learning about and dealing with the wear of veils in public, female infanticide, forced
marriage, or female genital cutting.
Purchase from Amazon: Home Finances for Couples: Resolve Money Problems in
Marriage and
Learn Easy Steps to Manage your Family Budget by Leo Ostapiv or The Couple's Guide to Financial Compatibility: Avoid Fights
about Spending and Saving — and Build a Happy and Secure Future Together by Jeff Motske
Learning about Love languages has been one of the most helpful resources for my
marriage.
Learned that the hard way as well, our first year of
marriage was all
about me trying to pick fights constantly.
If you'd like to join the cause or simply
learn more
about the «Occupy
Marriage Movement,» please visit The New I Do Facebook page.
Local therapists
learned about this «
Marriage Ministry» and sent dozens of their toughest cases to the First Assembly.
The researchers believe that our children will
learn much
about relationships through their daily interactions with us as well as by watching the way we handle our
marriages.
We look forward to
learning more
about their issues and concerns with regards to Same - Sex
Marriage.»
In our interview with Diane Savino, one of the impassioned speakers from yesterday's gay -
marriage debate, we
learn about a thing called «Legislative Idol.»
As a couples therapist, I've
learned a lot
about marriages and relationships.
Therefore, the most important thing we can do to cultivate more intimacy within our
marriages is to remain curious
about our partners and assume there is more to discover and
learn.
Marriage, I was
learning, is
about compromise.
Excerpted from How To Be Married: What I
Learned from Real Women on Five Continents
About Surviving My First (Really Hard) Year of
Marriage.