HELP FOR THE FAMILY/MARRIAGE

How to Strengthen Commitment

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Commitment is the solution not the problem. Many people today are skeptical of commitment. Some would compare commitment to a ball and chain that shackles you to a bad decision. Instead, think of it as an anchor that can keep your marriage steady. A wife named Megan says, "During a conflict, one of the best things about commitment is knowing that neither you nor your spouse is leaving." Having confidence that the marriage itself is secure-even when certain aspects of it are in turmoil-can give you a foundation from which to resolve your problems. 

The bottom line: If you are experiencing problems in your marriage, now is the time to strengthen commitment, not question it. How can you do that? 

Next time: How to Strengthen Commitment -WHAT YOU CAN DO

From the AWAKE! magazine,  2015