Building To Last In Marriage – Part 3

A lovely day it is to once again look into our topic, building a happy and lasting marriage.

It takes a conscious effort to build anything. Jesus showed us how to build. He says we must dig deep and lay the foundation on the rock, on solid principles that are void of sentiments. Build with godly principles that will outlive the test of time.

Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. - Luk 6:47- 48

5. Be polite to each other

This is very crucial if you must build a lasting marriage where both spouses are happy. Most of the time, the husband's ego makes it difficult to be polite to his wife. He feels why should I say sorry, thank you, or please. If he says it at all, he does so once in a while.

If the wife mentions it, he says ‘I am the husband’.  In marriage, we don’t take each other for granted. Later than sooner, there will be reactions. Respect should be reciprocal.

6.  Always listen attentively to your spouse.

Make it a habit to always listen when your spouse is talking.  When the spouse senses that you are not listening, it gives a feeling he/she is not so important to you. You must make your spouse feel like they are the most important person in this world to you because really they are.

Stop looking at your phones, iPad, laptop or watching the news, or reading a book when your spouse is talking to you.

The best communication skill you can develop is listening. Be quiet and patient while your spouse is speaking and you can now express your opinion. Look straight into his/her eyes when he /she is talking to you. That will make them feel you are interested in what they have to say...

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