Did you ever wonder why we have greater than a 50% divorce rate in our country? Do you see 50% of married couples fighting and bickering and ready to split at the drop of a pin? I doubt it. Mostly you see couples living their life, following daily routines, settled down, and then all of a sudden one spouse or the other says they want a divorce. This is exactly the symptom of a good marriage. All relationships are either growing or dying, there is no standing still. Once couples think they have a good marriage, they stop growing. It’s that simple. Communication drops off, they sit side by side, but watch TV or get locked in their own book or work. They take each other for granted more and more. Sooner or later one or the other wakes up and asks, “Is this all there is?” Without even trying they set themselves up for a thrilling, fresh, outside relationship. The good news is that it only takes a decision to do the same in your own marriage. The most successful couples know that they have to create new and fresh ways to keep their relationship growing. They set aside specific time for intimate conversation and they use outside influences like marriage retreats and directed mentoring at least once a year. Do you have a good marriage? Watch out!
The leading cause of divorce is a good marriage!
