Why do some relations end? For some it’s sadly like this…
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After a number of wonderful years, mundane life sets in. She’s focused on the kids and domesticity. He’s always at work physically and mentally. They never just talk any more. Pressures mean prickliness between them.
Along comes X. There’s a spark, conversation, fun, freedom! No hate for the old, the grass just seems greener.
But here’s the thing. What started as excitement soon turns into its own monotony. The new person isn’t what you thought, in fact; they’re not as easy to live with as your first partner. Talk about regret – and you can’t unscramble the egg.
Abuse, abandonment and adultery do destroy a marriage – don’t let a vain hope for paradise wreck your good marriage. Work on keeping love alive, date your partner, compliment. Don’t take for granted what you’ve got.
Paul Clark’s musings can be heard on radio across Australia and at atthetop.org.au.
