When you spend your life getting to know the same person, you get the awesome privilege to know them more deeply than anyone else on the planet – and they you. However, familiarity in your marriage is a double edged sword.
If we’re not careful we can become too familiar with each other which can cause problems. These issues can range from forgetting to extend small common courtesies (like listening well, opening doors, being romantic) to bigger problems like totally disengaging from the relationship.
Watch the video above for some candid thoughts on how to fight the bad effects of familiarity in marriage and amplify the good.
Have you heard of the The 31-Day Pursuit Challenge?
Every marriage begins with passion, purpose, and pursuit, but few stay that way. That’s why we wrote Husband in Pursuit and Wife in Pursuit Together, they make what we’re calling the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge. Couples are encouraged take the challenge together. We’re already starting to hear stories of transformed marriages! Are you up for the challenge?