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O, What an Outlook on Marriage!

O, what an outlook on marriage! Os turn for the spotlight in the marriage blog as today we look at some helpful Os. Outlook The first one is not surprisingly outlook. If your outlook regarding marriage is negative then it doesn’t augur well for a good start to your marriage. Sadly, some people do have a negative or cynical view of life, love and marriage. This can become quickly very wearing if you live with it day by day.Your outlook on marriage will affect the marriage you end up with. Your outlook needs to be positive, expecting marriage to be … Continue reading →

When Opposites Attract

Do opposites attract? Or do two people who think alike have it made? Good marriages can be made up of two people that are opposite and balance each other, or two people who are so similar that they hardly ever disagree. Both types of marriages have their good and the not so good. Which marriage is yours? Opposites Attract You crave adventure, while your husband is content being home in the same routine. You like to save, and he likes to spend. You are shy and have only a few very close friends, and he is an outgoing party animal. … Continue reading →

Opposites, But Not

Recently, Lyn wrote an article about opposites attracting and wondered if they can live happily ever after. She pointed out the challenges that such a pairing can create. But not all is as it seems in the world of opposites… We All Have Our Differences To some extent, every relationship has opposite qualities. Some are just more obvious than others. A true opposites attracting match that comes to mind is Dharma & Greg. I wasn’t a big fan of the show when it was on, but I watched it every now and then. She was a free spirited, fun loving, … Continue reading →

Opposites Attract, but Can it Work?

We know that opposites attract, but can complete opposites manage to have a healthy, lasting marriage? Take a look at James Carville and Mary Matalin. By all accounts, theirs is a happy marriage, yet they are staunch opposites on the political spectrum. Carville, a Democrat campaign manager, and Matalin, a Republican campaign manager, are obviously proud of their relationship and often take the time to share their insights with others. While it may be difficult to be supportive in the heat of debate, they respect each other immensely, know how to agree to disagree, give each other food for thought, … Continue reading →

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

When it comes down to opposites attracting, we talked about emphasizing the other’s strengths by letting them take the lead in certain areas. However, there’s more that you can both do. One of the things about my husband I have always admired was his ability to look at the positive side of people. I’m a cynic by nature. It surprises some people when I say that because I am great at offering a positive outlook, however I am not quite so positive internally. When your partner has strengths that you do not, use them as a mirror not to reflect … Continue reading →

Oppposites Attract

There is no greater truism in Hollywood and romance novels that opposites attract. The saying comes from the idea of the magnetism. In magnetism – the two opposing forces are so powerful that they are indelible drawn to each other. In real life, our opposite is always extremely attractive. Have you ever wondered why? Well, initially, those differences in personality and personal behavior fuel the fires of what many view as the great passion of an early relationship. There is a thrill associated with doing things you might not have dared to do before. There is something equally appealing to … Continue reading →