MARRIAGE CONSIDERATIONS: 9 OF 14

SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (9 OF 14):
REMINDER: THESE ARE UNEDITED RESPONSE FROM VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS SURVEYED.

9. What are some disappointments in a long-term marriage?

            – Have to take care of each other.

            – Find that you don’t have the same beliefs.

            – Find that the relationship hasn’t grown.

            – Find that you have different opinions on how to raise children.

            – Everything didn’t turn out the way you hoped it would.

            – Careers didn’t pan out.

            – Kids didn’t turn out the way you expected (hoped).

            – Loss of job.

            – Loss of spouse.

            – Life’s difficulties drove a wedge between the two of you.

            – Disappointed that you sacrificed a career to raise your children.

            – Find that you have lots of responsibilities with elderly parents.

            – Challenges in general as you grow older.

            – Your families are different; never could enjoy fellowship together.

            – Spouse develops a long-term illness.

            – Your spouse’s hearing loss causes them to talk really loud.