Marriage advice from well-meaning friends often contains one of these five myths. Take it with a big grain of salt.
1. Marriage is hard. This is the last thing newlyweds want to hear while they are experiencing marital bliss. While it is true that marriage requires effort and relearning of old patterns that you have brought with you from single life, it does not have to be a drag. Instead of viewing your spouse as a nuisance, he/she can be your best friend. While you may experience some ups and downs along the way, being married should provide you with tremendous satisfaction and a sense of wholeness. Like any living organism, a marriage must be nurtured to grow and flourish. Learn how to cultivate your relationship and bring out its full potential.
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Bible reference(s): Gen 2:24, Deuteronomy 24:5, Matthew 19:5, Mark 10:7, 1 Corinthians 7:4, 1 Corinthians 7:33-34, Ephesians 4:26, Ephesians 5:22, Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:28, Col 3:18-19, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Peter 3:1, 1 Peter 3:7
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