Genuine friendship is key. How often does it cross our minds to divorce a treasured friend? Rarely. In a friendship that we value, we disagree and agree to disagree. We rarely if ever ridicule our friends, but rather support and accept them just as they are. We usually choose our words carefully when delivering criticisms. We enjoy quality time with friends and actively participate to maintain the friendship. We usually bond in friendships over commonalities, such as childhood experiences, hobbies/leisure activities and career passions. Marrying a person with whom there exists a genuine friendship, aside from the physical attraction and romantic emotions is key to reducing the likelihood of the union terminating in divorce.
by Charity Francis-Munson FNP
