Some marriage mistakes that are often overlooked...

Marriage..... are you scared of it? relax... Here are some very important mistakes that are is often overlooked in marriage and you might just be guilty of one or two.... or maybe all!

-Focusing on the negative.
It's a self-fulfilling prophecy when we focus on the negative in our partner: the more we look for it, the more we see it.

-Not listening to your spouse.
Stonewalling your partner, or not listening, can be a sign of contempt, which is the death knell for a marriage.

-Lack of physical intimacy.
The loss of physical intimacy often precipitates the loss of emotional intimacy.

-Dishonesty.
Distrust moves through and weakens every part of a marriage, including finances, child-rearing, and other life decisions.

-Expecting your spouse to be your everything.
Marital bliss is possible only if each partner is capable of being independently blissful.

-Hurtful teasing. 
While some teasing can be a helpful tool in building a healthy marriage, there are some jokes that just aren’t funny.

-Losing curiosity in your partner.
Losing interest in your spouse is a critical but common mistake in a marriage.

-Dropping the D-word.
Unless you are genuinely thinking about getting a divorce, do not bring it up.

-Not saying thank you.
Saying “thank you" to a spouse is a simple but powerful and important gesture for staying connected and feeling appreciated.

-Not talking about finances.
Some of the most contentious divorces revolve around money.

From karin lernhardt of factretriever.c