Marriage Myths (Part 2)

Marriage Myth #7 It's just not possible for a man to remain monogamous. "A man will be a man."

Unfortunately many women have been telling themselves this lie for centuries in order to cope with the indiscretions of their husbands.

Monogamy is not impossible, but it is a choice. Remember with God nothing is impossible.

Keeping your flesh under control requires a commitment to the word of God, prayer time, and surrounding yourself with like minded people.

Marriage Myth #8: Opposites attract.

Fact: Believe it or not, this one is actually true. Because we all possess different gifts, strengths, and weaknesses; it is likely you will be attracted to someone who is strong in the areas you are weak, and gifted in ways you are not. This is actually great for marriage because it creates the ultimate learning environment. Learning environment?

Are we talking about marriage or school? Actually, being married is a lot like being in school. You are constantly learning and being tested on what you learned. If you and your mate were identical, not only would it quickly become boring, but there wouldn't be much the two of you could learn from one another. Marriage partners are not just life partners, they are life teachers.

Marriage Myth #9: Having children brings couples closer together.

Fact: A baby is not the solution when you are having marital problems. In fact, it is a known fact that having children often times temporarily pulls couples further apart. Changes in our lives are stressful whether they are good changes or bad. The addition of a baby into your relationship will be an enormous adjustment for your entire family that can intensify existing problems.

Such a change can also bring new issues to the surface. If you are planning a pregnancy as a way of bringing you and your spouse closer, please reconsider. Resolve to first uncover the reason behind your unhappiness in your relationship.

Marriage Myth #10: Wives who claim to have PMS certain times of the month are just using that as an excuse to be cranky with their husbands.

Fact: Okay husbands, PMS is not an invention of woman. PMS which stands for Premenstrual Syndrome is a very real syndrome that affects 20 to 90 percent of woman.

The symptoms and severity of the symptoms will vary from woman to woman but may include headaches, body aches, bloating, moodiness, fatigue, depression, and irritability.

If symptoms are severe, medical intervention may be necessary. If your wife suffers with PMS be supportive and talk with her about it. This one is not invented, it's real.