My parents were divorced, and I was determined to work at keeping my own marriage strong. It means noticing the other person s needs, being aware of small changes and not taking anything for granted. After the honeymoon phase many couples reported that they just got on with living. Yet love, there initially, can wither and die if not nurtured. Somehow a kind of lassitude creeps in and changed attitudes are not noticed, subtle warnings are not heeded.
Successful relationships require time.
Many couples told me Turn off the television one night a week and talk instead. or Share the chores . Quality time is not enough - quantity counts too. All the comments I received did point to the members of families sharing time and leisure, or interest or common ground or hobbies, and with each other. Families are all about love and care and must provide the environment to protect the young and the old, and the sick. A family is also a place to share a lot of fun with, too.