Marriage in Real Life

The Seven Deadly Sins of Marriage


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Marriages can silently deteriorate through seven deadly behavioral patterns that many couples don't recognize until significant damage is done.

• Refusing to change – digging your heels in when growth is necessary creates friction and prevents relationship development
• Assuming the worst – filtering your spouse's actions through negative expectations leads to disconnection and misunderstandings
• Blaming – pointing fingers instead of taking ownership creates division rather than solutions
• Shutting down – avoiding conflict through silence gives the enemy space to magnify small issues into major problems
• Fantasizing – comparing your relationship to idealized versions of other marriages or past relationships fosters discontent
• Keeping finances separate – creating financial secrets that can undermine trust and unity in your partnership
• Keeping track of offenses – storing up past hurts prevents healing and contradicts biblical love

Communication serves as the foundation for addressing all these issues. By talking openly, listening actively, and growing together with God at the center, couples can overcome these deadly sins and build marriages that thrive through any challenge.


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Marriage in Real LifeBy Eric & Patsy Richards