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The Benefits Of Not Getting Married Just To Get Married

Last updated on: October 27, 2022 at 5:00 am   by Shaunti Feldhahn

The Benefits Of Not Getting Married Just To Get Married 2022-10-26T16:35:00-04:00 Shaunti Feldhahn

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Gratitude for this new season of life

There is great power in gratitude. And when most older singles get married, I consistently hear a sense of gratitude for this person in their life. So embrace that. Be grateful that you have waited for the person with the right character qualities, and who is just as eager to work things out for a lifetime and let that smooth over the inevitable rough edges.

So ring out the bells, rejoice with friends and family, and enter into your later-in-life marriage with hope and promise. Being newlyweds will give you a renewed spirit and a fresh attitude. Adjust your timeline for life goals as needed, embrace a blended family if that’s what you’re creating, let go of old hurts and disappointments. Turn the page to an exciting new chapter. And enjoy the blessings of married life!


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