In order to build a great marriage, it’s important to know your strengths and weaknesses…and every couple is different. One couple’s strength may be another couple’s weakness.
Below you’ll find ten components that exist in every marrriage. Want to know how you’re doing in each area? Try the MyMarriageCoach Quiz. It’s designed to reveal exactly which of these ten key areas of your marriage need attention. If you’re looking for great marriage advice, taking the quiz is the best place to start!
Respect – Healthy marriages have high levels of respect. Both husbands and wives need to know that they are loved unconditionally, valued, appreciated, and worth pursuing.
Vision – It’s important for couples to share common goals and priorities. Marriages thrive when both individuals have a similar picture in their minds of what a healthy relationship should look like. A clear vision helps husbands and wives to avoid unrealistic expectations.
Communication – Clear, open and honest conversation is essential to strong marriages. Couples must be able to relate well, resolve conflicts without name calling and extend forgiveness frequently. In order for a marriage to remain healthy and strong no topic can be ‘off limits’.
Faith – It’s critical that husbands and wives encourage each other spiritually. Each person is committed to understanding the other person’s beliefs and thoughts related to religion and faith. One of the best things that we can do for our spouses is to help him/her grow in their relationship with God.
Friendship – It’s essential for couples to laugh and have fun together. Common interests are important however husbands and wives that are close friends also give each other permission to be themselves.
Sacrifice – People in strong marriages know the importance of serving one another and the value of teamwork. Marriages thrive when both individuals are willing to make personal sacrifices for their spouse’s benefit.
Values – Strong marriages place a high value on trust, honesty and integrity. Husbands and wives don’t have to agree on every topic however similar values and commitments are essential for all relationships.
Intimacy – It’s important for husbands and wives to be intimate allies confiding, sharing and supporting each other in every way possible. People in thriving marriages remain committed to romance, fulfilling sexual needs and offering emotional support.
Finances – With financial disagreements being one of the leading factors behind many divorces, it’s critical for husbands and wives to share similar financial goals, to manage assets together as a team and to work to eliminate debt together.
Effort – Healthy marriages don’t just happen, they’re designed and built. In order for husbands and wives to continue to grow closer, both individuals must intentionally invest time and energy into the marriage.
