Chapter 3: Make a List Of What Is Getting In The Way



Synopsis


Once  the  goals  for  the  marriage  has  been  firmly  outlined  and accepted, there would be some follow up steps that should be taken to ensure  the goals set  are  achieved  without  eventually  contributing  to the downfall of the relationship.

What’s In The Way


Making  a  list  of  the  elements  that  could  be  possible  contributing factors  in  not  getting  the  goals  achieved  would  be  a  wise  and preemptive action to initiate. This will give both parties the leeway to be open and frank about their reservations and fears. It will also allow both  parties  to  see  each  other  weakness  and  strengths  and  work toward  exploring  the  strengths  and  limiting  the  hold  that  the weaknesses may present.

There are several things that would constitute actions that get in the way of achieving the end goals for the marriage. Some of these may prove  to  be  unfounded  and  quite  easily  managed  and  eradicated, while others may present more of a challenge to the couple. The ones that  would  be  identifies  as  a  challenge  should be addressed  without reservations to ensure these challenges don’t test the patience of both parties and also to ensure it does not in any way negatively affect the marriage.

Sometimes  there  is  a  need  to  prioritize  the  items  on  the  list  of marriage  goals.  Failing  to  do  this  could  create  the  confusion  and stress that could lead to the goals becoming a nightmare rather than a healthy  focus  for  the  couple.  Being  prepared  and  aware  of  the necessity to change priorities would also be another thing to consider and  work  on,  as  more  often  than  not situations  arise  unexpectedly that can cause the goals set to become defunct. Part of the list should be how to handle or address such possibilities.

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