A Dream Marriage: Daring To Hope Despite Your Discouragement

Despite Hollywood giving us completely unrealistic expectations for marriage, Hollywood has also done us a great service by giving us something to shoot for in these frequently idealized relationships portrayed onscreen. What, then, defines a “dream marriage,” and how will you know if you have one? That is the subject of this very article.

A dream marriage is one that is characterized by harmonious relationships. Both you and your spouse, though not perfect, have the skills to resolve conflict in a way that honors both husband and wife. You know how to meet each others needs and do so willingly, but without making demands upon each other or holding expectations over the other’s head. Not only are you and your spouse unified, but your kids also fall in line, mimicking the harmonious example they see portrayed in their mother and father.

When both spouses are living in harmony with each other, that makes for a peaceful home. The marriage is satisfying, fulfilling, and rewarding on many levels, emotionally, spiritually, and even physically. Parents respect their kids while at the same time maintaining authority, and the children tend to be obedient and not rebellious. When parents or children hurt each other, as is bound to happen, instead of anger, bitterness and resentment occurring, there is forgiveness, grace, and understanding.

Besides harmonious relationships and a peaceful home, a dream marriage – or the household where one resides – is also characterized by gratefulness and appreciation. Negativity and criticism are infrequent visitors. Dad is careful to discuss issues, concerns or problems with mom behind closed doors, but in a constructive manner. A common practice is expressing why one is thankful for another or why mom or dad or one of the kids is thankful for a particular situation. Finding the good and not the bad in everyday occurrences is the rule, not the exception.

By: By: David Worth

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