It is not the big things that break down a relationship or marriage.
These types of problems can actually bring a couple together more than
most will expect.
But indeed it is true that small problems can create
small holes that cause a relationship to have leaks that turn into
breakups.
Being too busy is considered a pest to a relationship. Many time a
couple will become too involved with other people’s problems, children’s
activities, charities and various events, household ,responsibilities
and the world around them in general. These are not bad things but in
excess, they are still too many. We take very little time to sit sown,
relax, and share some of that time with the ones we care about the most.
Our communication begins to breakdown and pretty soon there is no
communication at all.
The more common critter that damages a relationship or marriage is
known as confusion. Many relationships start out very immature. The
couple dates a few times or for a short period of time then jump right
into a committed living arrangement or more so marriage before they take
the time to get to know each other. Without that growth between the
two the levels of communication never really develop as they should.
Then along comes a child that adds to the confusion by adding more
responsibility to an already immature relationship.
To add to the critters invading a relationship comes the one of
stubbornness. Stubbornness can rear it’s head as either subtle or quite
obvious. The quiet type of stubborn or subtle stubborn is one that
will insist on standing a situation but is unwilling to be very
cooperative in a given situation. Whereas the obvious form of stubborn
will rise up and challenge without any intention of being the one to
give in no matter what. Either form of stubborn is deadly to the
foundation and growth of a relationship and could be more so to a
marriage.
And last but certainly not least is the critter of insensitivity.
After some time has passed there tends to be the attitude that it’s not
worth the effort to try. The opposite side isone or the other of the
couple just doesn’t seem to care anymore. Feelings are not taken into
consideration and a distance is created between the two. Two separate
worlds begin to emerge. Neither sees the hurt that can come from a
partner in a relationship that just does not care.
How does a couple that is experiencing these breakdowns in their
relationship get rid of the pesky critters? The first and foremost
thing that needs to happen is to realize and admit that there are
problems to address. Then communication needs to be up front and
honest. This is when a couple can work together to find solutions to
get rid the critters at hand. The most important step to take is to
start right now to insure the success of the plan the two have decided
upon. Find new ways to rekindle the flame that once burned bright.
With a little effort and some perseverance any couple can repair a
damaged foundation and build a healthy and happy relationship or
marriage.
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