Marriage presents good times to cherish and remember. But like good times which may not last forever, a marital relationship can head for the rocks at some points.
Though the feeling that things are not working in a marriage could be horrible, it’s a reality one can hardly shy away from.
A dying marriage is, indeed, the worst relationship nightmare to ever imagine. It leaves a trail of pain, anguish and disappointment, yet it is almost inevitable.
In recent times, there have been a number of reported cases of broken marriages, especially among celebrities – actors, actresses, artistes, among others.
A handful of factors have been adduced to failed marriages – from financial crisis, trust concerns, influence from extended family to differing sexual urge and poor communication. These and more may fester in a relationship before snowballing into irreversible crises and then eventual separation or divorce.
Rekindling a dying marriage isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible. Things can certainly be nudged into the right track before the union takes a total nosedive.
Daily Trust takes a look at nine major steps to save a marriage that is falling apart.
Retrace your source of love
One of the ways to mend a troubled relationship is to get back to basics and reflect on when you first fell in love with your spouse. Think about what made you fall in love with each other; consider what you adored about your partner and what made you want to be with them.
“When a marriage is failing, it’s important for both partners to try to recognise and remember the things that once attracted you to each other,” Dr. Erica MacGregor, a clinical psychologist, was quoted by oprahdaily.com.
Restore communication
Loss of communication is a pointer to a dying marriage and must be revived to save the union from a total collapse. Start communicating with each other again. Make it a duty to listen to each other again, and this may help you uncover what was once great about your marriage and how to leverage it to walk your way from the crisis point. When you increase communication, it helps you connect again.
