A person's attitude towards marriage is of utmost importance. He or she must possess a determination to make the marriage a success, having the will to make the marriage succeed, understanding that any marriage must have care and attention, and that a good marriage is a growing marriage.
The following truths are worthy of note:
•         Each relationship contains a Reservoir of Hope.
•         One "ZINGER" will erase 20 acts of KINDNESS.
•         Little changes in you can lead to huge changes in the relationship.
•         It's not the differences between partners that cause problems, but how the differences are handled when they arise.
•         Men and women fight using different weapons but suffer similar wounds.
•         Partners need to practice relationship skills in order to become good at them.
•         Think before you speak; Think before you act; Think of the consequences and repercussions of your words and actions.
•         Know the difference between hearing and listening.
•         Do not let the sun go down on your wrath.
•         Do not give in to pride; learn to say you are sorry.
•         Become oriented in how to resolve problems rather than "who is at fault," human nature tends to BLAME.
•         Remember, actions often change where conditions change.
•         Concentrate on points which permit agreement, not argument.
•         Respect each other's right to express his or own opinion, even if you feel that it is wrong.
•         The will to make a marriage succeed is of utmost importance and a vital factor.
•         Any good marriage must have care and attention.
•         A marriage must grow to survive.
•         Happiness depends on companionship, working together.
•         Both have opportunities for expressing their own personalities and abilities.
•         Happiness is not "things" or "places," it a person, the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Excerpts from Christian Psychology & Counseling)