What can ruin a marriage?

What can ruin a marriage?

Four Habits That Destroy MarriagesLack of Honesty. Often when we think of honesty, notably honesty in marital relationships, we think of a very tangible “where were you last night” kind of honesty. Lack of Intimacy. Devaluing Our Spouse/Relationship. Using Power and Control.

What are the 3 most important things in a marriage?

They have learned to invest their money, energy, and time into the 8 essentials of a healthy marriage:Love/Commitment. At its core, love is a decision to be committed to another person. Sexual Faithfulness. Humility. Patience/Forgiveness. Time. Honesty and Trust. Communication. Selflessness.

What should I not tell a marriage counselor?

8 Things Your Marriage Counselor Is Thinking But Not Telling YouStop trying to change your partner. Stop withholding sex. Don’t invite your smartphone into your relationship. Stop trying to make your spouse look bad. Don’t try to solve all your problems while you’re angry. If you cheated, stop pretending you did nothing wrong. Don’t spend your whole therapy session lying.More items…•