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Overnight Divorce (preventative measures)
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Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
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Today we are covering:
How divorce happens.
Preventative measures to take.
How divorce happens.
Divorce is like a marathon, it isn’t a sprint.
Divorce involves a series of events, challenges, and emotions that gradually build up over time.
In the early stages, signs of dissatisfaction or unhappiness may appear, leading to discussions, attempts at reconciliation, or seeking professional help. This initial phase is comparable to the warm-up period before a marathon, where individuals recognize the strain and begin preparing mentally and emotionally for the difficult road ahead. It's the wisest stage to apply preventative measures.
As the process continues, conflicts and disagreements may intensify, leading to a more serious consideration of divorce. This stage can be likened to the middle miles of a marathon, where challenges become more demanding. Individuals must find the determination to keep moving forward despite the obstacles. If you have provided preventative measures during the warm-up phase, this stage can feel less intense. If not, you have to apply a little more effort during this phase. It's comparable to the consistent pacing and endurance required of marathon runners to maintain their strength and stamina throughout the race.
The final phase is the home stretch. It can be compared to the grueling final miles of a marathon, where individuals must summon their strength and resilience to push through the pain and uncertainty. If you've applied preventative measures and proactively addressed your issues in phases one and two, at this point, you are confident and can see the finish line. You are stronger, better, and eager to win the race. If you have not applied those measures, your chest is pounding, you're sweating, the sun is beaming, and you just don't know if you'll make it to the finish line. Can you make it? Yes, there's a possibility. Will you make it? We don't know.
Divorce can occur for a variety of reasons, such as communication issues, infidelity, unresolved conflicts, to name a few. But with TWO willing individuals applying the proper strategies, you can promote a healthier and more resilient relationship, minimizing potential causes of marital strain.
Preventative measures to take.
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
Nobody gets married to get a divorce, so let's prepare so we don't fail.
First and foremost, focus on YOU! The best in each of us enriches all of us.
"But Nico, in a marriage, there are two people."
I understand that… Two people who were once individuals. While preventing divorce is a shared responsibility between both partners in a relationship, there are some individual preventative measures one can take to contribute to a healthier and more stable marriage. I'll list them below:
Self-Reflection and Personal Growth: Engage in self-reflection to better understand your own strengths, weaknesses, and patterns of behavior within the relationship. Take responsibility for your own actions!
Effective Communication Skills: Develop and enhance your communication skills. Avoid negative communication patterns such as criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling.
Emotional Intelligence: Develop emotional intelligence by increasing self-awareness and understanding your own emotions and those of your partner. Learn to regulate your emotions and respond empathetically.
Prioritize the Relationship: Make a conscious effort to prioritize your relationship amidst other life demands. Allocate quality time for your partner, engage in shared activities, and show appreciation and affection. Regularly assess the health of your relationship and address any issues or concerns proactively.
Continuous Learning: Take the initiative to learn about relationships, marriage dynamics, and effective relationship skills. The Bible provides plenty of principles and guidance that can be applied to marital relationships and personal growth.
Seek support: If you are facing challenges within your marriage, consider seeking support from trusted friends, family members, or a therapist, both individually and with your partner.
Here are some suggestions for preventative measures that couples can take together:
Regular Communication: TALK TO YOUR PARTNER! Establish a habit of open and honest communication. Be vulnerable. Make time to talk regularly and check-in with each other about your feelings, needs, and concerns. Discuss your goals, dreams, and expectations for the relationship and ensure that you are on the same page. If you're not on the same page, go to therapy.
Quality Time: Prioritize spending quality time together. Engage in activities that you both enjoy. If you can't find time, go to therapy.
Cultivate Trust: Trust is the foundation of a healthy relationship. Be reliable, keep your commitments, and be honest and transparent with each other. Trust can be developed and maintained. If you don't trust your partner, go to therapy.
Conflict Resolution Skills: Learn and practice healthy conflict resolution skills. Develop strategies for resolving disagreements and conflicts in a constructive manner. If you can't get along, go to therapy.
Shared Responsibilities: Establish a fair division of labor and shared responsibilities within the relationship. Collaborate on household tasks, parenting duties (if applicable), and financial decision-making. If one person is doing more than the other, go to therapy.
And last but DEFINITELY not least,
Seek Professional Help: If you encounter challenges that you are unable to resolve on your own, don't hesitate to seek the assistance of a couples therapist or marriage counselor. They are trained professionals who can provide guidance, tools, and insights to help you navigate difficulties and strengthen your relationship. If you don't like your therapist, find another one. Just go to therapy.
Dear Jesus,
I come to you today with a humble heart, seeking your blessings and guidance for the marriages of my subscribers and those who will enter into marriage in the future. You know the desires of their hearts and the dreams they hold dear.
Lord, I pray for strong and resilient marriages. May their love be a shining example of your unconditional love and grace. Help them communicate like a well-oiled machine, like those couples who finish each other's sentences without being annoying.
Please bless their marriages with joy and laughter, infusing their lives with moments of joy, peace, and fun. Grant them the ability to create beautiful memories together and to cherish each other's presence.
As they embark on this lifelong journey, Jesus, I pray that you give them the strength to support one another through thick and thin. And Jesus, please make sure they both pull their weight. Help them divide chores and responsibilities fairly, without turning into referees or keeping score. Let them be a team that tackles life's challenges together, hugging and high-fiving each other along the way.
Above all, I ask for your divine presence in their marriages. May your love fill their hearts, guiding them in times of uncertainty and bringing them closer to you and to each other.
Thank you, Jesus, for hearing my prayer. I trust in your wisdom and grace to bless and nurture the marriages of my subscribers and all future couples.
In your holy name, I pray.
Amen.
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