It’s amazing to hear what a lot of people tolerate in a marriage, and how they feel guilty for even having thoughts of ending the relationship. Perhaps religion, our childhood influencers or the media interfere with our definition of a good marriage versus a bad one. The bottom line is, it’s pretty simple. One makes you happy and the other makes you miserable.
But first, let’s define a good marriage:
You are each other’s best friend. You like to do things together and enjoy being in each other’s company, even if it’s the most mundane event.
You feel safe to express any emotion. Whether you’re happy, proud, tired, or sad, you trust that your partner will hear you, without negating you. Your partner revels in your joy or empathizes in your pain but regardless, you know you can safely express any feeling.
You allow each other the freedom to grow. As you move throughout each decade, your tastes and wants are bound to change. What interested you 10 years ago may no longer interest you now, and your partner encourages you to explore. You both are willing to give each other the space to spread your wings.
You find each other attractive. No matter your current age or size, there is still that spark between you. Passion, although you may have less time for it, is still a priority and you make time for intimacy.
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