What happens when love meets the harsh realities of life? When work deadlines, financial pressures, and personal struggles drain you so much that you have no energy left for your relationship?
The modern world has indeed given us many beautiful things—advanced technology, instant global communication, medical breakthroughs, and endless opportunities for learning and growth. But at the same time, it has also brought challenges like stress, social disconnect, and environmental concerns. Every day feels like a race, and in this constant urge to outdo ourselves, relationships often take a backseat.
Marriage once considered a lifelong commitment built on patience and companionship, now comes with high expectations. Modern couples step into this sacred bond seeking emotional fulfillment and personal happiness. But when these expectations go unmet, dissatisfaction seeps in, leading to conflicts, misunderstandings, and, in many cases, separation. Divorce rates have skyrocketed, and mutual separation has become almost routine.
How can you keep your marriage strong and happy when life gets unbearably tough?
Shivani Misri Sadhoo, India’s leading marriage counsellor and couples therapist, shares some tips and tricks for maintaining a Healthy Marital Life when Life is Hard.
Heartfelt Connection
Amid life’s challenges, strong communication keeps a marriage intact. Open conversations help couples navigate stress and misunderstandings, strengthening connection even in tough times. Active listening, open-ended questions, and constructive feedback create a safe space for honest sharing. Verbal and nonverbal cues deepen intimacy, making expression easier. When both partners feel heard, the relationship becomes a sanctuary where love endures, no matter the storm.
Make Time For Each Other
In today’s fast-paced world, couples often drift apart, lost in deadlines and ambitions. Yet, making time for each other strengthens a marriage. Simple acts like sharing meals, unplugged conversations, or weekly date nights rekindle love. Prioritizing one-on-one time nurtures understanding, deepens connections, and creates a supportive bond. Investing in each other shows genuine care, making relationships more positive and resilient amidst life’s chaos.
Accept and Respect the Differences
Just because your partner is an adventure sports enthusiast doesn’t mean you have to be one too. Every individual is unique, with different likes, habits, and coping mechanisms. Instead of changing them, respect those differences. Appreciate their personality, and your bond will grow stronger. Avoid comparing your marriage to social media illusions. Embrace imperfections—they make love real, deep, and fulfilling amid life’s challenges.
Resolve Conflicts Together
Conflicts don’t disappear on their own; ignoring them only creates distance. In marriage, problems are inevitable, but how you handle them shapes your bond. See conflicts as challenges to tackle together, not battles to win. Instead of blaming, focus on solutions. Struggling financially? Plan together. Stressed at work? Support each other. Facing problems as a team strengthens your marriage, making it resilient even in tough times.
Be There, Always
Stand by each other always, because life isn’t always easy. Tough times will test your bond, but when you support one another, challenges feel lighter. Be a team—listen, encourage, and uplift. Small acts of love and understanding build trust. Marriage isn’t about perfection; it’s about partnership. Problems shrink when you face them together. True love grows when you stay strong for each other.
Conclusion
These are just a few ways to nurture a strong marriage during tough times. Prioritizing communication, spending quality time, embracing differences, resolving conflicts together, and standing by each other create a resilient bond. Marriage isn’t about avoiding hardships but facing them hand in hand. With love, patience, and mutual effort, your relationship can withstand any storm.
Shivani Misri Sadhoo is an internationally recommended relationship counsellor by the world’s biggest and most trusted study and research-based foundation for couples therapy – Gottman Institute. She is trained in specialised key relationship counselling Skills from AIIMS, VIMHANS and various other reputed institutions. Counsellor Shivani Misri Sadhoo is also certified in emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy.
Counselor Shivani Misri Sadhoo is also a Certified Neuro Linguistic Practitioner with specialized training and experience in the field of affairs/betrayals, trust issues, difficulty communicating, conflicting values, bereavement, grief and loss (affairs, separation, divorce, childhood) and emotional health issue (anxiety, social anxiety, fear, depression, low mood).
Currently, Shivani Misri Sadhoo is one of the top counselors with the HIGHEST Success Rate with over 17,000 happy couples and individuals (based in India and abroad), who has benefited from her therapy. Psychologist and Counselor Shivani Misri Sadhoo not only practices independently from her clinic in Greater Kailash, Delhi, India, but also is listed on the panel of eminent hospitals like IBS Hospital Panel – Institute of Brain and Spine, Express Clinic, Fortis (formerly) based in Delhi.
Call Counselor: +91-8860875040
Email: saarthiforlife@gmail.com
