R E L AT I O N S H I P S
6 relationship myths that can
damage your marriage
H
ow do you view marriage? If you picture it to be
full of rainbows and butterflies, think again. Expecting your marriage to be a certain way is probably the biggest problem married couples face these
days. When expectations fail to manifest, couples are
often left unhappy and frustrated. These unrealistic expectations set in our minds are due to media portrayal
of relationships.Here are six relationship myths experts
say you should stop believing in so you can start enjoying a real relationship:
1. Marriage changes people
Most people believe that once you get married, your
significant other will change for the better. This is a misconception and you’re only fooling yourself by thinking
this way.HuffPost quoted social worker and co-author of
the book How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy: Is He “The
One” Or Should You Run?, Jennifer Gauvain, as saying.
“If you hate the way he handles his meddling mother or
you can’t stand how hot tempered she gets, that’s still
going to drive you up the wall once you say “I do.” Face
the facts: Marriage isn’t going to miraculously change
who your partner is.”Most people don’t change unless
they really want to, so usually what you see is what you
get. If you know that the quirks you hate aren’t going to
go away after marriage, you would at least go into it well
prepared.
2. Marriage is the next logical step because [