MARRIAGE CONSIDERATIONS: 7 of 14

SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (7of14):

7. What are some of the most significant changes between

       the early years of marriage and a marriage that has lasted 10-20 years?

            – Your spouse tends to mellow out.

            – Develop better communication with each other.

            – Get into more of a comfort zone.

            – Develop a better ability to compromise.

            – Learn to enjoy each other more; love each other at a new level.

            – Learn to change to make the relationship better.

            – Develop an ability to see humor in things that used to be frustrating.

            – Learn to accept the faults of your spouse.

            – Develop an ability to be supportive of each other.

            – Learn to work together.

            – Learn the value of spending more time together.

            – Develop an ability to overcome obstacles, together.

            – You learn to be more forgiving.

            – You grow closer as a couple.

            – You develop a better understanding of your spouse

                (their needs and wants;  what makes them happy, etc.).

            – You learn to be open and honest.

            – You develop a common ground with each other.