Mike Tucker: Myth?

Published: Fri, 06/15/12


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Hi ,
 
How would you answer this question:
 
Does absence makes the heart grow fonder? 

Well what do you think? Does it?
 
It's time to bust this common myth:
It does...but only for a little while.
 
Then absence makes the heart wander.

Bottom line? Couples need to be together.

Do you and your spouse enjoy enough time together?

If not, why?

Is it because of work? Kids? Volunteering at church
or some other humanitarian organization?

Here's the deal. Unfortunately, extra-marital affairs
have become a common marriage problem.

Some statistics suggest that as many as 50% of all
marriages will be affected by marital unfaithfulness.

I wrote a blog post today on this common problem:
Common Marriage Problems: Extra-Marital Affairs

Inadequate time together as a couple can trigger
an extra-marital affair.
 
It's important to remember that affairs aren't the
cause, they are the result of a deeper problem.

So my question for you today is:

Do you and your spouse spend adequate time
together, and if not, what are some reasons why?

Is it kids? Work?
 
Or could it be a coping mechanism for dealing
with deeper relationship problems?
 
Hearts that drift apart have a higher risk for
wandering - for seeking satisfaction either
physically or emotionally in the arms of
someone else.
 
But it's within your power to turn things
around today if you find yourself in this
situation.

Now, what if your relationship has already
suffered the painful impact of an extra-marital
affair?
 
Can the relationship be repaired and the
marriage saved?

Yes. Absolutely there is hope.
 
In fact, in today's post I give a process for saving
a marriage after an extra-marital affair has occurred:
 Common Marriage Problems: Extra-Marital Affairs
 
 , I know that the health of your
marriage is one of your highest priorities.

So this week, I invite you to do something
that shows your spouse just how important
he or she is to you -- find a special way to
celebrate with them the love that you share.

Until next week, this is Mike and Gayle
Tucker and we're mad about marriage!

P.S. - If you know someone who might be
encouraged by this marriage tip, then please
feel free to forward it to them. 

P.P.S. If you have a chance, check out today's
blog post and leave a comment!