Marriage is like driving a car. Even if you’re in the front seat, doesn’t mean you understand what’s going on under the hood. But many times it’s the myths about marriage that mess marriage up before it even happens. If you can de-construct these myths about marriage, it will help you make a wiser choice on whom to marry and do marriage once you say, “I Do.” Myth #1 – Marriage is Work There’s a lot of “marriage is work” talk being thrown around these days. Sure, marriage is not simple. But be careful believing marriage is work. This feels to me like marriage is this 8-5 drudgery where everyday you’re punching your own time card. Because for most of us we can’t wait to leave work. Metaphors are powerful. Be careful what you’re comparing your marriage to because that very well might dictate your marriage. You will have to work at elements of your marriage, but marriage is not work.” Marriage is play. Marriage is an adventure. Marriage is partnership. Marriage is a creative incubator. Create marriage metaphors that bring life, not drudgery. Whether you’re dating or married what do you want your relationship metaphor to be? Marriage is the metaphor [...]![]()
