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If you drew a circle around a list of your spouse’s interests and another circle around your own, would those circles overlap?The more those circles overlap, the more interests you share with your mate. The better chance you have of your marriage becoming more exciting and enriching as time goes on.
This is even more important when you realise more than one-half of your married years will be experienced without children. Did you know that the highest incidence of divorce in America is occurring among 40 to 50 year olds? These couples’ children have moved out, and now find they have nothing in common. They’re alone with each other and are not even properly acquainted. This isolation within the walls of a home can be avoided if you spend more time working together on shared activities and common interests.
One husband I know gave up golf because he realised it was taking him away from his family for an average of six hours a week. He and his wife now take long walks together every day, talking and sharing their common interests. Another option, would have been for his wife to take up golf, which I’m told can also lead to divorce. Shared hobbies, sports, interests and curiosities can make for a closer, stronger marriage; if you take the time to build them.
From TODAY, Voices - Wednesday, 17-March-2010
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