Top Marriage Myths

How many of us believe that life after marriage is wonderful, that all of our needs will be met by our spouse, children will be the icing on the cake and that we would live happily ever after. Here's a reality check...

Myth 1: Loneliness Myth; that marriage will end our loneliness.
Reality: Many married people are still lonely.

Myth 2: Fulfilment Fallacy, which makes us believe that being married makes us complete human beings.
Reality: A couple complements one another, not completes one another.

Myth 3: Marriage is for everyone.
Reality: There are a lot of unmarried people who are extremely happy.

Myth 4: Monogamy Myth; makes a couple believe that they are the only ones who are dealing with infidelity or that it only happens to bad or weak people.
Reality: It is a social issue that needs to be openly addressed so that monogamy becomes more attainable for more people.

Myth 5: Romance will always be alive in a good marriage.
Reality: Nearly all relationships experience peaks and valleys. The everyday problems and challenges of married life can often cloud over romantic feelings. This is when making the decision to love is important.

Myth 6: Marriage makes people happy.
Reality: We can't expect our spouse to be our one source of happiness. Our personal happiness must come from within ourselves. Marriage can complement our own individual happiness but it can't be the primary source.

Myth 7: We won't have major problems if we truly love one another.
Reality: A good marriage doesn't just happen. It takes nurturing and work.

Myth 8: My spouse should know my needs without me saying anything.
Reality: Just because we're married doesn't mean we can read minds. We have to tell our spouses what our needs are.

Myth 9: Conflict means a lack of love.
Reality: Conflicts happen in every marriage. Fighting fair and for the relationship, and not just to 'win' is healthy in a marriage.

We believe marriage needs love, support, tolerance, communication, realistic expectations, caring, nurturing, and a sense of humour to be successful. In fact, most popular shows on television and movies can survive conflict, disappointment, and problems.

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