SOMETIMES IT GETS MESSIER BEFORE IT GETS CLEANER.

Don’t look until it’s done. Sometimes, the mess gets worse before it gets tidier. Don’t let that discourage you.

Sometimes, you have to take things apart as you choose what should stay, what should be moved or what should be changed.

Only when you move things out of the corners, can you address the dirt and dust in the nooks and crannies. You need to move the chairs to wash the floor under the table.

In the end, everything useful is put back, everything is neater and tidier than it was before. It’s a beautiful transformation.

Similarly, in your marriage and other relationships, working on the relationship can be challenging, and it may get uncomfortable as you have difficult conversations and increase your self-awareness. Just like in cleaning up a messy home, it may get messier before it gets better. You may have to take things apart and examine them closely to determine what needs to be changed or improved. But, as you address the issues and work through the challenges, you can create a beautiful transformation that brings you closer together and strengthens your bond. It's worth persevering through the discomfort to create a happier, healthier relationship in the end.