Faith Filled Family Magazine February 2017 | Page 17

Insulating Your Marriage From Tempation

BY MICHELLE C . DANKO

Cases of neglect are never easy in a marriage , and are painful for those experiencing this situation . Neglect occurs in many forms such as emotional neglect , emotional distancing , distractions , or becoming disengaged with your spouse . Most couples don ’ t realize that they are neglecting each other- until it ’ s too late .

Neglect happens for several reasons , and develops over time . It is never overtly intentional , but occurs with these circumstances :
1 . Absence of Quality Time . Two people can be in a room with each other , yet not be engaged . Quality time is spending time with each other , talking , and communicating . It is doing something and being engaged together . There is an exchange of thought or dialogue , and is something that every couple needs to work at . Being engrossed in your favorite televi-