If you were married in a church you would have made a promise to your spouse before God to stay married till death do us part.
I am sure you were very much in love and you meant it. Lasting and happy marriages don't happen by itself.
Long term relationships and marriage go through different stages. Understanding this stages can help couples to build a stronger and forever relationship.
The first stage in marriage is the so-called honeymoon stage. This is a stage of passion and romance where couples fall madly in love with each other. I am sure all of us can remember that madly in love feelings. You just want to spend every waking hour together. The relationship is new and fresh and every day is an adventure. This stage only last between 6-12 months. in this time couples also establish the trust, respect and emotional intimacy that will support their relationship in the future.
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As said, unfortunately this stage don't last forever. The secret to this, is realizing that the end of the honeymoon phase is a good thing. It paves the way for more grown-up feelings of lasting love and commitment.
Watch this space... to be continued.
sources:
http://www.readersdigest.ca/health/relationships/7-stages-marriage
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