SINGLE & MARRIED
SINGLE & MARRIED
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“I, ____, take you, ____, to be my lawfully wedded (husband/ wife). I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer. I will love you and honour you all the days of my life...till death do us part.” †††
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ost of us are familiar with
life is hectic and overwhelming.
the lines above; they are
to walk together in love in the union
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called marriage. These are vows that
is yes. Focusing on your priorities
must not to be taken lightly at all.
means saying no to other things. This
vows mostly exchanged
during a wedding ceremony between a man and woman who have agreed
10 Practical Ways to Keep Your Marriage Intact 60 gemwoman.net
Say No You might be wondering if No should be the line of action to
keeping a marriage intact. The answer
ranges from not making other plans on Marriage is not a bed of roses and
your weekly date night or rescheduling
neither is it a bed filled with thorns
your itinerary so you can spend time
and thistles. Every marriage requires
together. It may even mean saying
determination and active effort by both
no to that favorite TV show so as to
husband and wife to keep the union
spend quality time not just talking but
intact and thriving; most especially
communicating.
when trying times come; hence the
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lines: “in good times and bad…”
Be Thankful It’s amazing how a change of
Here are some practical tips to keep your marriage a priority, even when
perspective will impact the way
you view your marriage.
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