New rules for a good marriage

New rules for a good marriage


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Friday, May 1, 2009

New rules for a good marriage
By SARAH MAHONEY
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Excerpts:

Here are five of the most enduring myths, plus new rules to replace them.

Myth: Never go to bed angry. If you don't hash through every conflict right away, it'll lead to resentment and ultimately blowups.

New rule: Sleep on it. Conflicts are best dealt with when you have calmed down and are well rested.
Myth: One day the two of you will just realize you've grown apart and fallen out of love.

New rule: A marriage doesn't run on feelings — it thrives because both spouses work hard on it.

Myth: As you both get older, sex will simply stop mattering to you and your husband.

New rule: There's no reason you won't grow more sexually connected.

Myth: When the kids leave home, there will be nothing left to keep your marriage together.

New rule: Your marriage can flourish in that new freedom.

Myth: Every guy has a midlife crisis — any day, your spouse will drive off in a new red sports car.

New rule: It's not a crisis — and it's not just for men.

Read full article: http://www.seattlepi.com/advice/404709_goodhouse330777.html?source=mypi



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This posting was made my Jim Jacobs, President & CEO of Jacobs Executive Advisors. Jim also serves as Leader of Jacobs Advisors' Insurance Practice.