As humans, it’s our nature to covet the things that we don’t have. This is true for material possessions, of course, but some of the deepest longings we have are for good relationships. This is certainly true when it comes to marriage.
It’s the easiest thing in the world to look at a neighbor’s happy, healthy marriage and want what they have – especially if our own marriage has become a bit stagnant.
But it’s important to remember that our neighbor’s happy marriage did not come about by accident. He or she likely worked very hard at it, along with his or her spouse. And that’s ultimately good news. If good marriages come about through hard work, then there’s plenty of hope for you and me. [Read more…]