This document discusses the different stages of marriage relationships. It begins by describing the honeymoon stage where feelings of love and excitement are strong in the early years of marriage. It then discusses the power struggle stage where realities set in and expectations are not met, potentially leading to feelings of distance. The stability stage is about accepting each other and resolving conflicts. The commitment stage involves deeply committing to each other despite flaws. Finally, the co-creation stage is working as a team to build something beyond the marriage, like having children, but ensuring the relationship continues to grow. The document provides tips for navigating issues at each stage to save the marriage.

2. Is the Earth a place of enjoyment
and a paradise of delights?
All who live here must expect
bitter tears and suffering,
and no matter how deep the pain,
lift up your eyes to Heaven and offer
thanks to the Lord for wishing to test you!

5. Dark. Bad.
Light. Good.

7. Patience /
impatience. Worry/hope. LOVE/HATE.
Social and
finance.
Physical
body.
Relationship.
Internal positive/negative.
External positive/negative.

8. Can relationship
be the big
challenge
in our life?

9. Transcendental marriages.
Marriages of souls.
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10. Transcendental
marriages.
They consist of magnified souls
in fraternal love and
come together,
on the physical plane,
to the great achievements
of general interest.

11. Marriages of souls :
Are enlightened souls who
meet and that love
each other very much.
They are spirits who, by
marriage consolidate old
ties of affection in the
sweet haven of home.

12. Accidental marriages :
People who, meet up one day, get to
know each other, get close and from this
casual relationship comes marriage,
without any spiritual origin.

13. Sacrificial marriages:
It is an enlightened soul who
volunteers to help a soul who
has delayed on their upward
spiritual journey.

14. Trial marriages:
where two souls are
reunited in the process
of readjustment
necessary to their
spiritual growth, these
are the most frequent.
Most marriages follow
this category.

15. Trial marriages:
So there are many
homes where
friction and
disharmony reign,
where suspicion
reigns, where
moral conflicts are
transformed, often
in painful tragedies.

16. According to Dr. Susan Campbell, a best-selling author
and relationship expert,
there are 5 distinct stages to a relationship.
Here are the 5 stages of marriage that you need to know.

17. 1.The honeymoon stage can last up
to 2 years, at which point,
the overwhelming feelings of
love and happiness begin to Disappear.
According to Richard E. Lucas of Michigan State University,

18. This is called the
adaptation theory
and can be applied to marriages.
During the honeymoon
phase, everything is fresh,
new, and exciting.

19. Love is considered a
necessary quality ;
And with love, couples
can overcome almost
any challenge.

20. 2.Power
Struggle
Stage.

21. The life as a couple gets hard in this stage.
The monotony of marriage becomes felt.
It’s when your or your spouse’s
dreams aren’t turning out as expected.
Finally becomes seen as unrealistic.

22. During this stage, you may feel distant from your partner.
You may feel like your partner is different than the person you married.
However, you actually are still just learning about each.
It may seem like you really knew each other when you got married
but in reality, this is just part of the learning process of this stage.

23. Many couples in this stage either
begin looking for a new
relationship or attempt to change
their partner to match the
expectation of when
they first met.
This can make each of you feel that
you are constantly misunderstood

24. This is a normal stage in any relationship.
If you and your partner can work through
this stage, you will have a healthier,
more mature marriage.
You will grow together as a couple and be
more connected to each other.

25. 3. Stability Stage

26. In this stage, you accept your partner as a unique individual.
Wishing for your partner to change, by now you’ve
learned to respect your partner.
You’ve figured out how to resolve differences
and you each have established roles.

27. This stage brings peace and stability, but with
that comes routine and set roles.
This can be boring for some.
Growth requires risk and ongoing learning.
Being too comfortable in the routine of this
stage means your marriage does not grow.

28. 4. Commitment Stage.

29. you have recognized there is no ideal partner nor ideal relationship.
you choose to commit to the individual you married.
You both have learned how to communicate and continue to do so.
You can freely share the good and the bad with each other,
trusting your commitment to support you.

30. 5. Co-Creation Stage

31. You and your partner consciously
use your partnership to benefit
beyond your marriage.

32. Using the strength of your partnership, the two of
you create something you value together.
this is when a couple may decide to have children,
which can also complicate navigating
an unhappy marriage.

33. In this stage, you act as a team.
A pitfall, nevertheless, can be losing
focus on development your
relationship.
You may find yourselves back in the
power struggle stage.

34. 1.Accept the truth
about your marriage.
2.Do not overflow
with hopes, dreams,
and positive
expectations.
3. Listen to your inner
voice to discover what
you want and need.
4. Both of you need to
be willing to change.
5. Don't expect it
to be easy.
6. You might not be
able to move past
some actions.
Here are 6 ways to navigate and save your marriage as you go through the stages.

35. Relationship.
Respect.
Forgive.Serve.