Relationships

Don’t Blame Your Childhood For Your Marital Struggles

Marriage is hard. It takes work, sacrifice, and an intentional commitment to work through the best and worst of matters. Although we all bring a past into relationships, your past doesn't have to take the blame for the issues currently arising in your marriage.

By Hayley Lewis3 min read
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Childhood defines much of how we think, behave, and interact with others during our adult life. Depending on the sentiment attached, we often dwell on or attempt to suppress certain parts of our early years. Whether we like admitting it or not, the events of childhood can and will affect marriage, in both negative and positive ways, depending on who we are and what experiences we bring to the table.