Marriage Myths

1. If I find the right mate they will make up for what is lacking in me.

2. My spouse will always do exactly what I expect them to do.

3. Married couples should always do everything together.

4. If my spouse loves me they should automatically know how to show me.

5. If you are a real Christian couple you should never be tempted with divorce.

6. If you choose your spouse carefully you should never argue and never need marital counseling.

7. Sex is the glue that keeps married couples happy and together.

8. Premarital cohabitation ensures a better outcome after marriage.

9. If you really love me you will change to be like I want you to be.

10. Having children will overcome any marital difficulties we have.

11. My fiance’s families’ influence will decrease when we are married.

12. The effects of past events in our lives will be lessoned when we are married.

13. When you are married you can have sex any time you want it.

14. Financial decisions in marriage are easier since there are two people to decide how to spend the money.

15. Soon after marriage we will be able to understand our spouses feelings, expectations and emotions.

16. Marriage reduces stress on a couple.

17. My spouse has an obligation to take care of me and to make me happy.

18. In marriage men’s and women’s roles are clearly defined so that all needs are met.

19. If we can make it past 7 years, marriage gets easier.

20. My spouse will accept my friends and my hobbies without question.

21. The reasons I chose my spouse will always be the things that keeps us close.

22. After we are married we will continue to do all the things we do now, only together.

23. I will never have to give up things that are important to me to keep my spouse happy.