Marriage will make me happy . A marriage partner does not have the power or ability to make another person happy. A person's sense of happiness must come from deep inside himself. Relationship in marriage has the potential of complementing individual happiness and well-being, but it cannot be the primary source. If we really love each other, everything else will fall into place .
Marriage needs constant nurturing.
Constant sensitivity to one another's needs and continual adaptation to relational changes are necessary to keep love alive. My partner should intuitively know my needs . Regardless of a spouse's intelligence or personal strengths, she does not have the ability to read her partner's mind. Needs for security, affection, emotional support, encouragement, or physical assistance often must be verbalized in clear language, sometimes repeatedly. If the need is something the spouse can realistically provide, she must first know the need exists.