The top 5 most common mistakes in marriage (yes, you’re probably guilty of #2!)

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:51 am by Dave Willis

The top 5 most common mistakes in marriage (yes, you’re probably guilty of #2!) 2017-11-08T10:51:52-05:00 Dave Willis

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I have the great privilege of getting to communicate with married couples all over the world through the facebook Marriage Page and in-person counseling through my church. As I talk with couples, I’ve seen a pattern of some common mistakes that many couples make. I’m convinced that if you work to avoid these dangerous pitfalls, your marriage will be much better off!

In no particular order…

1. Putting your marriage on hold for the sake of your kids.

I see so many couples who put their marriage on the back burner and put all the their focus on the kids. Some will even say things like, “Well, we haven’t been out on a date together or on a trip alone since our kids were born,” as if it’s a Badge of Honor to their dedication to their kids. We obviously need to make our children a priority, but I am convinced that there is no greater gift you can give your children than the security that comes from seeing their parents in a loving, committed relationship to each other. Make Date Nights and time together a priority especially when you kids are young. Your children are watching and they will base most of their ideas about love and marriage from what they see with you and your spouse.

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