COMMON FACTORS IN LASTING MARRIAGES
- Firm adherence to Bible principles
- Both mates have a strong relationship with Jehovah
- Husband respects his wife, her feelings and her opinions
- Good communication on a daily basis
- Seek to please each other
- A sense of humor; able to laugh at oneself
- Freely admit faults; freely forgive
- Keep the romance alive
- Be united in the raising and disciplining of children
- Regularly uniting in prayer to Jehovah
NEGATIVE FACTORS THAT UNDERMINE MARRIAGE
- Selfishness and obstinacy
- Failing to do things together
- Poor communication
- Lack of adequate consultation between the spouses
- Poor money management
- Differences of criteria in dealing with children and/or stepchildren
- Husband working late or neglecting family for other duties
- Failure to care for family’s spiritual needs
