This man was married for a decade, but it all ended in divorce. After splitting from his wife, he’s taken time to reflect on his life and what went well in his marriage, along with what was tragic.
He also thought about what could have made a difference and turned things around, and he shared his newfound insights with those closest to him.
“I spoke with a few people, both men and women, and it hit me: many people are searching for a spouse but may not fully understand the depth of what marriage truly is,” he explained.
“I’m sharing my experiences here, not to discourage anyone but to shed light on what I wish I’d known.”
“Hopefully, these insights will be helpful to anyone seriously considering marriage or looking to strengthen their current relationship.”
So, let’s get into the eight lessons he says he learned along the way. His first lesson is that intentions are pretty much everything.
When he initially tied the knot with his wife, he foolishly believed the love that they had for one another would conquer all.
He says begin your marriage with being sincere, and call out why exactly you’re willing to be committed to your significant other.
“…I realized that the foundation of a relationship isn’t just emotions; it’s intentions,” he said. “Having clear, shared intentions from the beginning what we both wanted from life, our values, our commitment to support each other would have helped us steer through the tougher times.”
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