Couples tie the knot looking forward to marital bliss. And then reality hits them. Living with another person is not easy. The ego is a big stumbling block as it stands in the way of saying sorry. The rough and tumble of modern-day living has its toll and results in increasing marital conflicts. Differences – large and small – overvalues, desires and needs surface. These lead to a feeling of insecurity. Psychologists advise that couples should talk matters over. They should have an open mind to each other’s points of view and try to understand them. The issue of discord should be tackled by both parties looking at ways to solve the problem.
Does the woman have to contend with incidents and fears of the past which affect her life today? Perhaps her parents went through a painful divorce? In such a case, she may harbour a self-fulfilling prophecy. She unconsciously acts in a way that may result in escalating conflict and divorce. Such fears need to be tackled with sensitivity and caring. Issues arise when there is a lack of communication. For instance, a woman announces that her parents are coming to spend a few days with them. Her husband is frightfully busy.
This story is from the April 2021 edition of Dignity Dialogue.
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