Around 50% of married couples in the United States divorce. A hard statistic to swallow, you might be considering doing the same.
You and your spouse have been constantly fighting, unable to understand the other’s point of view. Every morning, you wake up dreading arguments waiting to happen. It’s so bad you’re even willing to work overtime just to avoid going home.
Before you head to a divorce lawyer, follow these strategies of restoring marriage the right way.
Express Gratitude
Taking each other for granted happens no matter how long you’ve been married. We forgo our manners, forgetting how a simple “thank you” or saying “please” makes a big impact.
Take notice of the little things your partner does for you. It could be making a cup of coffee for you every morning or cooking dinner every night. These things can easily become overlooked, so take the time to express your gratitude.
Choose Your Company Wisely
Sometimes, the people around us contribute to our bad behaviors, especially those in unhealthy relationships. Constant badmouthing, putting each other down send mixed signals to how you see your own relationship.
Surround yourself with other couples in healthy relationships. They’ll serve as good influences, rather than those who constantly fight around you.
Seek Counseling
While it’s not the most affordable way to restore an ailing marriage, it does help. A counselor acts as a third-party, working with both of you to discuss your issues in a safe environment. This option is one to consider if you and your spouse are having trouble communicating.
If a traditional counseling setting makes you feel uneasy, take a look at Christian marriage retreats instead. You’ll be in a more comfortable environment that combines a vacation with the tools to restore the love in your marriage.
Put Kindness First
The daily stresses of life are often the root cause of our short behavior with one another. As soon as we get home, all we want to do is shut ourselves off from everyone, even our spouse. When we’re bothered, hostility sets in.
Make an effort to put kindness first. For example, in the morning, ask how they’re feeling. During the day, ask how it’s going.
It’s something so simple but will make your spouse feel cared for. For an added bonus, listen to what they tell you instead of interrupting to add your two cents.
Put Your Spouse’s Interests and Feelings Ahead of Your Own
After work, you both come home tired. After a long day, all you want to do is relax. So does your spouse, but they’re concerned about all the housework needed to be done.
Instead of letting your spouse take care of the chores, do it for them. Allow them the night to relax and unwind. They’ll appreciate you for it.
Same goes for the instances where you can’t decide where to eat. Instead of going to the place you want to go, opt for your spouse’s choice of restaurant. You never know; you might like it better than your choice!
Restoring Marriage the Right Way
Just because you and your spouse aren’t seeing eye to eye doesn’t mean divorce is the answer. Restoring marriage the right way takes time, but it’s worth it in the end when you two fall back in love.
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