WHEN YOU'RE HAPPY, I'M HAPPY- BY JIM KEMP.

Modern husbands and wives expect a lot of each other. When they have a disagreement or conflict, they may be inclined to ignore the spouse’s point of view and consider only their own. If they feel that the marriage is in any way damaging tier self-esteem, personal fulfilment, or happiness, they may come to the conclusion that divorce is the only answer. In fact, the pressures and philosophies of society may even encourage them to think this way.

It wasn’t always like that. In the past, people considered it normal to have marital conflicts. The highs and lows of marriage were faced together without contemplating separation and divorce. Some couples had it really rough, but they sailed through with a “just grin and bear it” attitude. 

What is true happiness, self-fulfilment, and self-worth? Is it a beautiful house in the best area of town? Is it having several cars in the garage? Is it a credit card you can use whenever you want to? Is it an intense social life? Is it a brilliant career with a big salary? Is it a life of adventure?

Staying together just to maintain appearances or take advantage of the benefits isn’t the answer either. Happiness in marriage can only come when each of the spouses is committed to make the other feel happy, valued, and fulfilled. 

BLESSINGS...

JIM KEMP.