
22/11/2023
*The SEVEN HARD SECRETS OF STAYING IN MARRIAGE FOR LIFE*
1. *Understanding the mystery of two becoming ONE* –
You and your spouse are one: in purpose and in vision [both of you are in the same boat, heading to the same destination, not divergent ones. Storms may arise on the journey against you, but remember that you must work together to keep the boat safe because therein lies your safety.
2. *Understanding the BOAT* carrying you!
The vessel carrying both of you even in an unfriendly climate is YOU. You are the boat – anything that befalls anyone of you would impede your smooth navigation on the ocean of life. Take good care of the Boat – take good care of yourselves reciprocally. Injuring your spouse is creating a hole in a boat, a leakage that would soon sink the boat [both of you] in the chilling waters of calamity and death. Take good care of yourselves reciprocally!
3. *Understanding the strength of your boat!*
Know your strength and your capacity. Observe the state of your boat. Move progressively and not rushing speedily, because soon or later you’ll wear out and pack up.
4. *Understanding and knowing yourselves!*
Know yourself: your temperament, habit, in fact your character – Now, know your spouse also. Make a list of your weak points and that of your spouse … Make another list of strong points of both of you. Whether you like it or not, you must balance the equation in the sense that you are his/her strength in the face of weakness and he/she is yours vice versa.
5. *Understanding and knowing your health status!*
You know what your spouse can and cannot do; what she can and cannot bear. Never do anything that would tamper and create health crisis.
6. *Understanding the paradigm of peace!*
It is based on mutuality! I would not be the one who would create unrest in our home – If I confess I would not and you say, you would not, then who would be? Peace would reign till his kingdom comes…!
7. *Understanding the role of money in the marriage!*
The lack of money is the root of all evils. Perpetual penury, lack and misery tend to decrease love for each other and generate unnecessary heat in the boat. By all legitimate means possible, g