MOM AND DAD NEVER HUG ANYMORE

Our marriages can fall into a pattern over time like many couples, but when this happens in less than one year, newlyweds beware. In our quest to be the perfect parents to our children, child to our parents, and sibling, we often neglect our spouse. However, a healthy marriage is the greatest example you can demonstrate to your children. They feel protected and loved when two parents work as a team, take interest in each other, and display both affection and respect. Married couples are not roommates, they’re partners and lovers. A marriage that is placed in top priority can last a lifetime. Often our spouse may attempt to talk to us concerning their feelings of being left out. They can feel left on the outside, to always wonder, “What about me?” This causes uncommitted emotions. Once we begin to pay attention to what is being said, we may learn there is some validity in their concerns. We still may not be totally ready to admit that we are setting the family and marriage up for failure. Placing our marriage first in priority is really very easy. We just have to find small ways of providing our spouse with an awareness of being valued.