In love and marriage 3, I started off with the first phase in a relationship or a marriage, which was the honeymoon phase. If you missed it please go read it. @hope777/love-and-marriage-3
The second stage of marriage is: realization. As mentioned in part 3, ending of the honeymoon phase can actually be a good thing as this phase cannot last. What a couple does after this when realization sets in paves the way for the rest of your life together.
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In this stage, both partners discover that your spouse is just a normal human being with faults and irritating habits. Conflict and disapointment mark this difficult, unavoidable period. In this period both spouses must make the first steps of accepting each other for who you really are. To move on from this stage the couple needs to communicate their differences and their deepest needs and wants. There needs to be an openness to change to accommodate each other. This is necessary so both can truly know, understand and support each other in the years to come. This phase is laying the foundation for a long future together, based on love, acceptance and respect. If there is enough love you can conquer all.
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1 Peter 4: 8 "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
sources:
http://www.readersdigest.ca/health/relationships/7-stages-marriage/2/
http://biblehub.com/niv/1_peter/4.htm
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