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Matrimony is the coming together of two adults to become one flesh, the Bible says "for this cause shall a man leave father and mother and cleave unto his wife and both shall become one flesh". This state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law is not a just an emotional friendship but a deeper relationship that requires greater mutual understanding. It is not what you enter into unprepared; it is wise to do it right the first time and always. To make your marriage satisfying and rewarding, take the following steps: Sincerity: There should be no falsehood in your relationship; you should be able to tell each other the truth always. If you are not feeling good about the way your spouse addressed you or handled a particular issue, don't swallow it hook, line and sinker brandishing a smiling face when inwardly you are boiling with rage. Talk about it- your feelings, your hurts, your plans et al. if there are issues, speak out and thrash them, don't sweep the dirt under a carpet for it won't make the room clean. Supportive: Remember you are now one, don't keep acting like a bachelor or a spinster; support each other's goal and aspirations. Help each other's dream to come to pass. Bear each other's burden. The Bible says we should bear one another's burden; don't stand by watching your spouse sag under the weight of challenges while you are having a field day. Two-fold cord is not easily broken, when you are working together as a team, you will achieve much than when each person is doing his/her own thing. Bringing up your kids is equally successful when both of you are into it full time; it is not the woman's job or the man's assignment, it is for both of you. Commitment: Be sure you are committed to that union. This is vertical and horizontal; horizontal to each other and vertical to God. As adults you are expected to carry out your responsibilities and obligations to each other with seriousness and sincerity. In the same vein as Christians, you are expected to keep your obligations towards God. In your union, I will advise you have a cause you are committed to, don't just exist rather live for something unique; don't follow the crowd. Copyright, Agu Jaachynma
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