Choices that will Help to Improve any Marriage
There are specific issues in your marriage that cannot be changed today. No matter how well you try, some marriage improvements take time. But the choices shared in this blog by India’s eminent marriage counselor Shivani Misri Sadhoo with you today will immediately improve your marriage.
Couples Therapist Shivani says it has been seen these four things change your marriage for the good and the absence of these things could change your marriage for the bad. It would be wise to choose all of them, if possible. But even opting for trying for just one could be a game-changer.
Presume the Best for your Partner
Several couples often spend years being defensive with one another. One of the partners would ask a question and the other one would be defensive. And, vice versa. Being defensive is never going to build intimacy. When you presume the worst of your spouse, you automatically place them in defence mode. In defence mode, responsibility is not taken, grace is never shown, patience runs dry and arguments are frequent.
When you presume the best of your wife or your husband, there is a confidence that even while you disagree, you know in your heart deeply that your spouse is for you. When you have confidence that your partner is for you, intense discussions help build intimacy instead of shredding it. Presume the best and be proven wrong.
Speak Less and Listen More
Some individuals are control freaks. Control freaks have to be correct and have to have the last word. Because one always trying to prove he/she was right and always trying to have the last word, one would listen but just to have a response or counterpoint. Sounds similar? Do you interrupt your partner when he/she is talking?
Do you find yourself thinking of a response in your mind as your spouse is speaking? Do you not even acknowledge what has been said prior to you proving how right you are? Your marriage will change today if you listened to your loved one in order to understand, rather than to be understood. Scripture says it like this, everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slower to become angry.
Stop Attempting to Change your Spouse
Many times couples often wish if they could have back the amount of time, energy, and emotions that they spent believing that they could change the other. One often thought if they yelled loud enough, made their point strong enough, were right enough, and slammed the door hard enough, they would change. It never works.
When one assumes the responsibility to change the heart of their spouse, they assume the role of God or nature in their marriage. One may say can I just set you release from something. Understand you do not have the power to change a human heart; only nature does. The best advice that can be given is, that will transform your marriage is to pray simply for your spouse and ask if it can change you.
Do Not Put Your Partner Down in Public
Some partners have this habit. They did not even realize how often they did this until the separation. One such instance could be making fun of your partner in front of other people. It could be horrible for your partner. When you make fun of your spouse or insult your spouse in front of others what you convey is how insecure you are with yourself.
Do you encourage your spouse up in front of others or simply rip them apart? There is nothing that will destroy intimacy faster than putting your spouse down in front of others. On the contrary, there is nothing more fulfilling than having your spouse compliment you in front of your friends or your family. It could be a huge factor.
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During the current challenging time, it’s common to experience anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and relationship challenges at home. As your very own counsellor, Shivani is now just a call and Skype video call away from you. Feel free to call Counselor Shivani Misri Sadhoo at +91-8860875040 for telephonic or video support and to book an online counselling session to address any relationship issues or emotional and psychological challenges.
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