Marriage

MARRIAGES MYTHS AND MARRIAGE REALITIES

Myth: Loneliness myth that marriage will end your loneliness

Realities: Many married people are still very lonely,

Myth: Fulfillment fallacy, which makes you believe that being married, makes you complete human

Beings

Reality: A coup compliments each other, not complete each other

Myth: Marriage is for everyone

Reality: There are a lot of unmarried people who are extremely happy

Myth: Monogamy myth makes you believe that you are the only couple, who is dealing with infidelity or that it only happens to bad or weak people

Reality: Infidelity happens to many couples

Myth: Romance will always be alive in a good marriage

Reality: Nearly all relationships experience peaks and valleys. Then everybody problems and challenges of married life can often cloud over romantic feelings. This is when making the decision to love is important.

Myth: Marriage makes people happy

Reality: You can’t expect your spouse to be your one source of happiness. your personal happiness must come from within yourself. Marriage can complement your own individual happiness but it can’t be the primary source

Myth: You won’t have major problems if you truly love each other

Reality: A good marriage doesn’t just happen, it takes nurturing, commitment and work

Myth: My spouse should know my needs without saying anything

Reality: Just because you’re married doesn’t mean you can read minds, you have to tell your spouse

what your needs are

Myth: Conflict means, lack of love

Reality: Conflict happens in every marriage. Fighting fair and for the relationship and not just to win is healthy in a marriage

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