Investments
are usually made to enable us prepare for future opportunities. When
investments are thoughtfully made, there is profitable return. However when
investments are made without proper advice, the tendency for losses
exist.
Investing
in your marriage deals with taking conscious steps to do what is required for
the continued harmony and progress of the family. Every marriage begins with
expectations, however it is the nature of our actions (investments) before and
during the marriage that determine how much of our expectations are met.
There
are things to consider in investing.
First is the nature of the institution,
representing the soil (in the case of sowing seeds). This considers the purpose
of the institution, the value of the institution and the ownership of the
institution one wishes to invest in. The marriage is the institution in this
case, and the people in it are God, you and your spouse. You know the worth or
value of your marriage. Therefore it is a good place to invest.Secondly you consider areas of investment, realizing that it is a multi-interest firm. The areas you choose to invest in, would determine the areas to expect return on investment. The good thing is that you are the owner, and manager in the institution you are seeking to invest in. Therefore it is expected that you pick major areas of the institution's interests to invest in.
Considering
the nature of the institution you are seeking to invest in, the areas to invest
in should include:
- Your character,
which dictates your behaviours and conducts
- Your spiritual
well-being
- Your
professional or business competencies
- Your spouse's
emotional and physical needs
- Your parenting
skills
- Relationship
with your in-laws
- Family economy
- Interpersonal Communication
skills
You
cannot invest in your marriage beyond the value you place on it. The more you
invest in your marriage, the more valuable it becomes.
Next
edition will consider a breakdown of how to invest in these areas for the good
of your marriage.
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