Without an awareness of how life’s “seasons” affect our marriage, we could be headed toward conflict! Communication with our spouse about what is happening in our
lives will help us navigate life so that our marriage relationship stays healthy. Assuming that our marriage won’t be impacted by the seasons of life could lead to trouble.
For example, couples blessed with the birth of a child must communicate about the impact of a new baby on their marriage. Challenges might come, such as:
-lack of sleep causing exhaustion
-inability to have sex until wife recovers from childbirth
-difficulty in finding time for date nights
These are important topics for a couple to talk about prior to the “new baby” season!
Whatever “season” you are going through, talk to your spouse about how the life event might impact your relationship and what steps you’ll take to reduce any impact. That is how your marriage will continue to thrive through every season!
