For a while there in the business world, everyone made a big deal out of team building by developing challenges that forced people to work together and solve problems. And surveys have shown that taking on a challenge with someone else leads to bonding between people in a group.
We can apply this same thinking in marriage. Trying new challenges together can be good for marriage, especially if you come into the challenge with a sense of being in the situation together.
Challenges can strengthen your marriage in two ways. You can try something new together, such as ballroom dancing, rock climbing, feeding the homeless, or anything that seems very different from what you normally do. This is a great way to offer some excitement, encouragement to each other and growth. Plus, trying something new can be fun, and couples that have fun together are more likely to stay together.
You can also look at the challenges that you may already face, such as balancing your home and work life, parenting a difficult child or dealing with financial difficulty. We all have various challenges in our marriages and family life. Facing a challenge together focuses on beating it as a team, supporting each other and actually solving the issue instead of just talking about it. Plus, you’ll be spending time together in a positive way.
Not all challenges will be favorite ones. In fact you may not like them at all. But taking on the challenge together is what is important. It will strengthen you as a couple, knowing that you work well together.
Have you had any challenges that you have faced together either successfully or unsuccessfully? What advice would you offer to another couple based on your own experience? Please leave a comment and tell us all about it.
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