Marriage is more than a declaration, marriage is something we create minute-to-minute. Marriage is entirely different from cohabiting, and is still something most people aspire to having, even in the modern day.
So, what is marriage to you? Share your thoughts and ideas on Twitter using #MarriageIs and my Twitter handle, @samowencoaching, and I’ll retweet them.
Marriage Is…
- Marriage is a mindset
- Marriage is having the resolve to work through the tough times
- Marriage is growing calmer within yourself, and with your spouse, over time
- Marriage is growing deeper levels of mutual understanding as the years go by
- Marriage is becoming a snug fit as we mould ourselves around each other’s idiosyncrasies
- Marriage is growing old together and feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude for it
- Marriage is working towards mutual satisfaction, health and happiness, as much as possible
- Marriage is never becoming complacent about your spouse choosing to stay with you
- Marriage is having compassion even when you’re feeling hurt or misunderstood
- Marriage is playing to your strengths because that’s how teams work best
- Marriage is feeling deeply appreciative of your spouse and all they bring into the relationship
- Marriage is conveying your deep appreciation to your spouse, frequently
- Marriage is working at growing together so you don’t grow apart
- Marriage is helping your spouse to be the best they can be
- Marriage is encouraging your partner to be independently happy as an individual
- Marriage is knowing someone loves you that much
- Marriage is about communication and action
- Marriage is ensuring you prioritise making time for each other
- Marriage is the deepest emotional and physical intimacy you’ll have
- Marriage is choosing your battles wisely, as “they” say
- Marriage is wanting to bring your best self even though you can bring your worst
- Marriage is when their happiness can matter more than your own, and still brings you happiness
- Marriage is delayed gratification, upgrades take more than a few moments
- Marriage is having someone who truly has your best interests at heart
- Marriage is having someone who has your back
- Marriage is a privilege and should be treated as such
- Marriage is being accepted for who you are on your good days and bad
- Marriage is having someone to complement your strengths and weaknesses
- Marriage is having someone to halve the burden of life with
- Marriage is having your own therapist or coach at home
- Marriage is respecting unspoken boundaries
- Marriage is frequently having that sparkle in your eye that says I love you
- Marriage is creating relationship rules that work for both of you
- Marriage is maintaining your mental and physical health for both your sakes
- Marriage is recognising you can programme your spouse’s mind more than anyone else
- Marriage is recognising that you have access to the controls that embed your spouse’s habits
- Marriage is two independent individuals choosing to live interdependent lives
- Marriage is respecting them and respecting yourself
- Marriage is when friendship forms the foundation of your life together
- Marriage is resolving stuff that’s resolvable and accepting that which is not
- Marriage is a reflection of both yours and your spouse’s attitudes and habits
- Marriage is persisting in bringing about desired change that will benefit the team
- Marriage is creating a protective barrier around your union with positive relationship habits
- Marriage is trusting in your heart that after the storm will, again, come the calm
