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couple counselor Dr Oz has come out openly to advise couples on the need to constantly praise and appreciate each other often and not take each other for granted
This is a major issue in marriages as most couples walk into my office and you can tell how bitter each of them are because they find it difficult to see anything good in each other
They find it difficult to praise and appreciate the little things each of them put into their union
Most couples tend to overlook the little gestures of their spouse and constantly compare them to others
Some will complain and tell you that it is his duty to do this or it is her duty to do that so why do I need to show any form of appreciation. He is only carrying out his responsibility so why do I need to applaud him a ceetain a wife argued
Taking a Spouse for granting is ultimately killing marriages. Nobody cares and everyone is bitter. Constant affirmations,appreciation and praises to each spouse will help build up and strengthen your marriage
Spouses find it easy to appreciate and praise other people than themselves. When it comes to showing appreciation to each other it becomes a thug of war. They have to learn to break this barrier and care for each other
He further portrayed that Guys go to their offices and applaud other women on how they look but find it difficult to shower same praises to their wives and women find it easy to respect their bosses and pastors than their husbands.
In my years of couple counseling spouses taking each other for granted is the number one killer of marriage.
Agreed Familiarity breeds contempt that is why couples should always look out for ways to rekindle their marriage at all times.
Occassions like anniversaries, birthdays and Valentines day should always be celebrated, this goes a long way in re-creating a connection with your spouse and increasing that emotional bonding they so desperately need.
Ladies dont be too chatty and lovey dovey with your girlfriends and be indifferent when your Man walks in. Constantly keeping scores and taking your spouses for granted, kills marriage faster.
Relationships should grow or they die.
I agree this is one of the reasons why many marriages are hitting the rock. Coupled with the harsh economic situation in the country most coupes are on their neck when soft words and little appreciations can act as healing therapy and equally limit domestic violence to a significant level