| It is very sad to see so many married couples end up | | | | heart talk with your spouse. Prepare beforehand what |
| in divorce. It is no exaggeration to say that millions of | | | | you want to say and the points you want to make so |
| marriages break down every year. | | | | that you will be able to do this in a rational and calm |
| One marriage counsellor observed regarding those | | | | way when you sit down together. Make it an aim to |
| marrying today: "One-quarter will end up in the divorce | | | | discuss differences and not attack one another. There |
| court, while another one-quarter will keep their | | | | is an old saying: "Be fast in listening, be slow in talking |
| marriages legally intact for a variety of reason, but will | | | | and be slower in anger." Express to your spouse how |
| get little satisfaction from them." | | | | you feel. Be honest and open and if you feel |
| No marriage is exempt. In fact, your marriage may be | | | | misunderstood say so. Try to let your partner finish |
| experiencing turmoil right now. So, what can you do to | | | | what they are saying before you speak. |
| revive your marriage? How can you make it healthy | | | | Also, recognise that part of reviving your marriage |
| once more? | | | | may require changes. It is not uncommon to hear a |
| In order to revive your marriage you must first | | | | wife complains of how her husband has changed by |
| acknowledge that there is something wrong with your | | | | not being the same romantic guy he used to be. Or a |
| marriage. This is something that many couples fail to | | | | husband saying that his wife is not the same sweet girl |
| do and with not doing so, they find it difficult to see | | | | she was to him. So reviving your marriage may require |
| how they can be helped. In fact, a mistake that many | | | | you to spice things up. To help you realize any of your |
| make is that they tend to be unrealistic and so are | | | | shortcomings, look at your photos before you got |
| their expectations toward their spouse. They are | | | | married. This can put you in mind of how you have |
| influenced by what they see in movies, read | | | | changed. By doing this, you may see how much you |
| frombooks and television dramas that are far from | | | | have altered, and this will help you to know what |
| real life. When their dreams do not come true, they | | | | changes you need to make. |
| feel cheated, bitter and unsatisfied. | | | | Develop more warmth and intimacy to find more |
| Mental and emotional strain plus the difference in | | | | pleasure in each other's company with your spouse. |
| upbringing of each partner contributes to | | | | Most importantly make time to be together |
| disagreements about everything - money, in-laws and | | | | It takes a lot of work to bring about and then continue |
| children. | | | | a successful union. Couples can seek advice from |
| Communication is the most vital factor if you wish to | | | | self-help books or from a marriage counselor as long |
| revive your marriage. Set the mood to have a heart to | | | | as that is what you both want to do. |