12 Secrets for Successful Families - For Couples: 1. COMMITMENT

WHAT IT MEANS

Husbands and wives who are committed to their marriage view it as a permanent bond,  and that creates a sense of security between them. Each spouse is confident that the other will honor the union, even in difficult times.

Some couples feel compelled to stay together because of social or family pressure. Far better, however, it a sense of commitment that is based on mutual love and respect.

BIBLE PRINCIPLE: A husband should not leave his wife." -1 Corinthians 7:11.

"If you are committed to your marriage, you allow yourself to be wronged. You are quick to forgive and quick to apologize. You view problems as obstacles, not as deal breakers." -Micah.

WHY IT MATTERS

 When confronted with problems, spouses without commitment are more likely to conclude, 'We just weren't made for each other' and look for ways to get out of the marriage.

"Many people go into marriage knowing that they have a 'fallback plan'-divorce.  When people enter marriage already thinking about the possibility of divorce, their commitment is lacking right from the start." -Jean.

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