I came across this picture today as I was perusing Pinterest for ideas for my Marriage board. It's such a simple concept, but difficult in practice. In today's society, we don't want to deal with anything that is difficult or uncomfortable. There always has to be an easier way. This doesn't just have to apply to marriage and divorce. It can easily be used in every day life as a married couple. There are some things that should be "thrown away" and ignored, like those dirty clothes on the floor that just can't seem to make their way into the laundry basket. Then there are things that need fixing-ignoring them or "throwing away" the opportunity to work things out only breeds discontent, bitterness and anger towards your spouse. Take the time to unplug, turn off the distractions and talk things out before they end up flying out of your mouth in the heat of an argument and you spend time being either defensive or accusatory. Neither will accomplish your desired goal. Yes, it may get uncomfortable, but keeping things open and honest between you will bring such closeness that it's worth it! I find that our best and most open conversations are in bed at night when the lights are off and we are just spending a few minutes together before going to sleep. There's something "safe" about lying together in the dark that allows you to say things freely and without trying to read body language and reactions. And inevitably, these nightly conversations will lead to a funny story, a memory from childhood, or an "I didn't know that about you!" Try it- you'll like it, I promise :)
I also came across this picture which I thought was hilarious. I really don't agree with the statement at all, but this IS what will happen if you don't take the time to talk to one another :)
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