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| Dance Contest (Photo by Nathaniel C. Sheetz) |
A marriage without conflict can be a marriage of complacency.
Although the myth exists that all conflict erodes a union, that just isn’t so. MSN Lifestyle explains that hashing things out is a whole lot better than holding
back festering resentments.
“As long as you both know how to apologize and move on fast,” anger can be “a
perfectly healthy emotion.”
Of course, there are other ways than sparring to keep the marital embers glowing. “To help
keep apathy from creeping into your relationship,” it’s good to have new adventures together. This doesn’t necessarily mean skydiving off cliffs, but it does mean mixing things up a bit.
If you’ve always reserved Saturdays for routine tasks such as housekeeping and shopping, perhaps it’s time to go for a bike ride instead. If
you’ve always gone to a certain restaurant, perhaps it’s time for a picnic in the park. Even a bit of variety can make time together feel more exciting.
Although "major secrets are not okay in a long-term relationship,” minor surprises can be exhilarating. Taking dance lessons on the side so that you can do your partner proud at that big event can help put the zing in the thing.
Resources
http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/marriage/6-signs-your-marriage-will-last-a-lifetime/ss-AA3adux#image=6
Copyright October 17, 2014 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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