As the saying goes, wedding is for a day but marriage is for a lifetime. Some couples tend to miss this. They spend so much time for planning for the wedding and neglect the marriage itself. Before partaking in the lifetime journey of marriage, it is important that intending couples take time to understand their partners. Every marriage is unique. So what is working for couple A may not necessarily work for couple B.
However, there are key indicators that signs of a good marriage. These signs include:
1.Openness and honesty
Both partners have to be open to each other. These are two people coming together from different background and families. They need to be able to talk about everything and anything. If one partner is secretive or hiding their flaws from the other, it is a bad sign. Both couple need to talk to each other without judging themselves.
2.Good mutually enjoyable sex
It has been observed that apart from finance, sex is another reason for high divorce rate. Both partners need to be able to satisfy each other’s sexual need without being selfish. Sex is not just physical, it is spiritual and God ordained the act. Couples who regularly have sex, bond well than those who don’t.
3. Spiritual oneness and synergy
This has to do with the couples’ faith. They are in agreement with the same doctrines and teaching. They share similar beliefs and values. What is right in one partner’s eye, is also same for the other and vice versa.
4.Trust and mutual respect
What is marriage without trust or mutual respect? People do business with those they trust. How much somebody you would spend the rest of your life with? It is even worse if the couple disrespect each other. They are bound to quarrel everyday and want their space. Good successful marriages are built on trust and respect.
5. Lifelong commitment and dedication
Marrying someone you love is a decision. It goes beyond feelings. You have proposed to stick with the person all through. A successful marriage is that way because both partners are dedicated to make it work. They don’t give 50%-50% but 100%-100%. It is the sole responsibility of both partners that it grows stronger.