Don't overthink the platitudes you use, and feel free to follow them strictly. Here are some that will help you live your best life. (Don't actually do these things)
"A happy wife means a happy life" - The key to a happy marriage is
making sure your wife is happy. Just remember to always put her needs
first, even if it means sacrificing your own happiness and well-being.
"A good marriage is like a fairy tale" - A good marriage
is just like a fairy tale. Just make sure to marry someone who's equally
as unrealistic as a fairy tale character, and you're all set!
"Love means never having to say you're sorry" - That's right, true love
means never admitting you're wrong or apologizing for your mistakes.
It's the perfect recipe for a long-lasting, toxic relationship.
"Time heals all wounds" - Who cares about lasting effects of trauma and
grief. Unrealistic expectations are the perfect way for people
struggling to heal.
"Marriage is a 50/50 partnership" - Make sure you split everything down
the middle, from the household chores to the emotional labor. And don't
forget to keep score to make sure it stays perfectly equal.
"Marriage is all about compromise" - That's right, compromise. Just make
sure you're always the one doing the compromising, even if it means
sacrificing your own happiness and needs.
"Money can't buy happiness" -
Financial stability and security are not important, and
dismissing the role of money in our lives can be a great way to relieve stress.
"Marriage is about finding your other half" - That's right, you're only
half a person until you find your soulmate. So make sure to look for
someone who completes you, codependency is romantic!
"Marriage is about finding your better half" - That's right, your
partner should always be better than you in every way. Make sure to
constantly compare yourself to them and feel inadequate.
"Opposites attract" - It's true what they say, opposites do attract. So
make sure to get a partner with opposite qualities where you have nothing in common like their lack of
hygiene and love for reality TV!"
"The early bird catches the worm" - It's a known fact that people never
function better at different times of the day, what better way to live
your life than in a culture of competition and pressure to conform.
"Love conquers all" - When faced with a difficult problem, remind your partner that your love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle. Make sure if they can't figure it out to let them know how much they have failed to love you.
"Communication is key" - You should communicate everything
to your partner, no matter how trivial or insignificant. Make sure to
constantly check in with them, even if they're clearly busy or
uninterested. After all, if you're not communicating every thought and
feeling, you're not truly in a relationship.
"A happy marriage takes work" - Work tirelessly
to keep your marriage afloat. Never take a break, never relax, never
let your guard down. If you're not constantly working on your
relationship, it's sure to fall apart. So make sure to dedicate all your
time and energy to keeping your spouse happy, even if it means
sacrificing your own needs and wants.
"Give it time" - That's right, if your marriage is going through a rough
patch, just sit back and wait for things to magically get better. Don't
bother trying to address the underlying issues or work on improving
your communication, just have blind faith that time will fix everything.
After all, it's not like relationships require effort or anything. Just
wait it out and hope for the best!
"Everything happens for a reason" - Every tragedy,
heartbreak, and setback in your life has a specific purpose that will
eventually reveal itself. Grief is a complex emotion that is unique to each individual but telling the
person that their grief is unwarranted and that they should just accept
what has happened is a great way to cover every complicity with one simple phrase!
"Forgive and forget" - The best way to deal with conflict
in marriage is to just sweep it under the rug and pretend it never
happened. Don't bother working through your feelings or trying to
understand your partner's perspective, just forgive them and move on as
quickly as possible. After all, holding onto resentment and seeking true
resolution is overrated. It's much easier to just put on a fake smile
and pretend everything's fine, even if it's not.
"Marriage is about making sacrifices" - The key to a
successful marriage is sacrificing your own wants and needs to make your
partner happy. Who needs personal autonomy or individuality when you
have a spouse to prioritize above all else? Whether it's giving up your
dream career, hobbies, or friendships, remember that your marriage
should always come first, even if it means losing a part of yourself in
the process. After all, isn't losing your identity just a small price to
pay for love?
In conclusion, it's important to be cautious about the marriage advice
we follow. Platitudes like these can lead us down a dangerous path of
unrealistic expectations and unhealthy habits. Instead, let's prioritize
open communication, mutual respect, and individual growth within our
marriages. Remember, a happy and healthy marriage takes effort and
compromise from both partners, and there is no one-size-fits-all
solution. So let's steer clear of these misguided platitudes and create
our own unique, fulfilling, and sustainable path to happiness.
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