How healthy couples handle individual desire and relationship needs
Sometimes in a relationship, one partner has desires that conflict with the needs of the relationship itself. You may want to go back to school to get a higher degree and improve your career chances, but the family may need the time and money. Maybe a new job opportunity may open up but accepting it would require your family to relocate and create a lot of disruption. Still, you may want to look for a less strenuous job but that would reduce the family income.So what should we do? Here are some practical hints for dealing with desires that conflict with the needs of the relationship. 1). Remember that marriage comes first Giving into the relationship is more important than your individual desires.Remember, marriage means giving up some of your individual rights for the sake of the relationship. 2). Pray for guidance In areas where it is difficult to make a decision, remember that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask Him. 3) . Be excited about what your spouse wa...