Dysfunctionally_Functioning

I am newly married. In the short time (7 weeks) I have learned so much. People do NOT respect the institution of marriage the way they use to. I have been warned numerous times that the first and seventh year of marriage is the hardest. Even though we lived together before this, it is different. My view is that marriage is sacred. A convenent with God that shouldnt be taken lightly. There are times that the hubby and I have misunderstandings and sometimes I need to vent. That is natural. What I have learned is that you cannot vent to everybody. It amazes me how people, family included are so quick to speak against a marriage instead of giving a word of encouragment. I have recieved more support from my single friends than I have from married ones. I knew going into this marriage that it wasnt going to be easy. We had strikes against us from the start. However, we did what we felt was the right thing to do. The people that we thought would be happy for us isnt/wasnt and the ones we thought would create problems havent. The other thing that I have learned is when you are trying to live a certain way every and anything that can try to come against it will and can. Your spouse should be your best friend without a doubt, but you do need at least one person to be an accountabiity partner. Someone who believes what you do and who will keep u in check. Without it things will be a lot harder than it could be. Misery loves company and will will try to drag you down to the firey pits right a long with it. keep folk out your business unless u know for sure they can be trusted.