WHAT WE LEARNED IN 21 YEARS OF MARITAL COUNSELLING!
The 4 Stages of Marriage
Every marriage starts with lobola/signing/wedding. And it ends in either death or divorce. In-between the beginning and the end; it will always be in one of the 4 stages. Watch the video.
THE TEN BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MARRIAGE!
MARRIAGE IS LIKE AFRICA: FULL OF POTENTIAL
Your partner has everything needed to satisfy you. And you also have what it takes to satisfy them. So the potential for a happy marriage exists. To move to reality, you might need help.
2. MARRIAGE IS LIKE DIAMONDS: IT IS FOREVER!
Marriage does not work if it is entered into, with an eye out. It is a lifetime commitment which should not be interrupted by any reason or person. Except death.
3. MARRIAGE IS LIKE A GARDEN: IT REQUIRES COMMITMENT & INVESTMENT!
One cannot invest into something they are not committed to. Marriage requires pruning & sowing good seeds.
4. MARRIAGE IS LIKE SUCCESS: IT REQUIRES SACRIFICE
Marriage is not just about taking & taking! It is about giving. Sacrificially giving your partner what they can only get from you.
5. MARRIAGE IS NOT JUST ABOUT NUMBER 1: ME, MYSELF & I
Selfishness kills marriages dead. In marriage the opposite of love is not hate; but Selfishness.
6. MARRIAGE IS NOT FOR DEVILS - KEEP PRIDE OUT!
Pride comes before divorce. Pride prevents synergy as one partner believes their way is superior and therefore no need to synergise.
7. MARRIAGE WAS CREATED BY GOD. BRING GOD BACK IN!
The manufacturer knows best what their product requires. God created marriage & therefore knows what marriage requires for success. Bring him back into your marriage.
8. MARRIAGE IS LIKE A DANCE: IT TAKES 2 TO TANGO
Both Partners must take charge or responsibility for their marriage. Both partners must play their roles. No one should be missing in action.
9. IN MARRIAGE; TWO'S COMPANY & THREE'S A CROWD
Cheating is betrayal of one's vows; leads to mistrust, insecurities and massive pain. Cheating is like performing operation on someone without anaesthetics.
10. IN MARRIAGE, THE TWO MUST BECOME ONE
Marriage is about 2 different individuals with different backgrounds, personalities & genders coming together. They are to create a new thing (family) which is bigger than either of them.