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By: sagar

sagar — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:22:45 +0000

have read both ur articles on marriage.
Though married for a year after reading through ur post there is a sense of deja vu, and a feeling Oops I should not have one that.

By: Girish Pant

Girish Pant — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:02:01 +0000

Hi Avani,

you are right,I think “Marriage is holy bond between two souls”.so,it should be balance,like ingredient i.e faith,honesty,love,caring,respect,balance, etc..

Girish Pant

By: Janus

Janus — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:48:38 +0000

Words to live by! Thank you, Michael, for you indeed have captured some of the finer points of having a successful marriage. Very well written and a joy to read.

Janus

By: Avani-Mehta

Avani-Mehta — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:39:36 +0000

@Jean: Wow, seems you have got the balance right. What’s your secret?

@Barbara: I agree. Any tip/advice we pick up should be customized for personal effectiveness.

@Michael: Anything in excess is a recipe for trouble.

@Jennifer: Nice mathematical example. And it’s true in this case. I too need a lot of me time or personal space.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:02:09 +0000

We can’t be the best to our partner if we do not take care of ourselves. In a marriage 1+1=1, not 0+1=1 or 0+0=1. I know that doesn’t add up mathematically, but it’s the only way a marriage can work. I have always been one that requires a large amount of “me time”. If I don’t get it I’m not much fun to be around at all. But with it, I’m a fulfilled happy person who can give of herself.

Thanks for this great post!

By: Michael Miles

Michael Miles — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:29:52 +0000

I like the idea of balance – not too much or too little. Holds true in many things.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:28:23 +0000

Hi Avani,

What a great post. Yes, marriage is about balance. Neither partner should feel suffocated, nor should they feel neglected. It’s finding that which works for each couple, not copying what works for someone else, but what works for the two individuals.

As Marelisa so wisely put it, it’s a dance. When it’s the waltz it’s pretty special.

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By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk

Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:46:30 +0000

My husband and I have been married for a gazillion years by now, and I love the fact that we can be ourselves, have our own interests and still have that bond of love and acceptance I’ll take mature love over the excitement of new love any day. Thanks for reminding me.