Every marriage goes through some accidents which may require some repairs to be done. These repairs are essential to keep the marriage alive. We cannot ignore these repairs which are supposed to be a continuous thing and make the marriage work. Now, let’s talk about the six (6) repairs for marriages.
Be Ready to Apologise Always
In relationships, we offend each other. We sometimes make mistakes that may hurt our spouses. We need to quickly apologise when we offend or hurt our spouse. When we apologise, it does not demean us or take away our respect. But if we fail to apologise, it can destroy our marriage. Let’s be quick to apologise when we offend or hurt one another.
Be Open and Confide Feelings
Communication is important in any relationship. We should not assume that our spouses would just know what we are feeling. We need to be open and discuss whatever we are feeling with our spouses. Let’s keep the communication lines always open for use and share our hearts without feeling any form of fear or resentment.
Acknowledge Spouse’s Point of View
We all have our views, and our views may not be the same and sometimes our views may even create conflict. The key thing is we must allow everyone to share their own point of view on issues. There shouldn’t be any intimidation and couples should be free to share their heart on issues of concern.
Be Ready to Accept some of the Responsibility for the Conflict
We are responsible for all that happens to us including conflict. We are always tempted to play the blame game. When you accept responsibility for the conflict, you also get yourself involved in the process of resolving the conflict.
Seek to Find a Common Ground
There is always a common ground for two people to agree on something. When there is a disagreement and it seems, there is no way to agree, you just must stop and take a break and come back later. You may realise that there is some tiny ground for you to agree with your spouse. As they say it, you may agree to disagree and continue your marriage.
Be Committed to Improving your Behaviour
For any marriage to work well and couples to enjoy the marriage, they must be committed to improving their behaviour. We are always tempted to think that our spouse is the problem, and they must change their behaviour. We assume we are the perfect one and our spouse needs to change. If all of us could be committed to improving our behaviour, I believe that our marriages would be great, and we would enjoy our homes.
