The Hidden Link Between Sports and Marriage

Marriage resembles sports in many ways, something which surprises many people. After all, both marriage and athletics are just microcosms of life as a whole, and principles that apply to one can often help you in both. Take a look below and see if you agree.

Exercise can be likened to your financial goals as a couple in that you have to set goals in both instances and then work towards them.

People of all ages can get married and play golf too. Although your relationship will change as the two of you age, your latter years can still offer a close and intimate relationship.

In the game of baseball, you don't want the other side to know what you're doing in the game. Everyone keeps small secrets from their spouse in a marriage, since it helps to keep an air of mystery in it.

In the game of football, the winning team is charged with scoring more than their opponent. To accomplish this, they must work as a team. A marriage is very similar. It's much more useful to work together as opposed to separately.

If you've watched people skiing, you know that some of them try to avoid the bumps while others hit them head on. There are always bumps in marriages, which the couple will need to face head on.

In doubles tennis, you will have more success if you choose the right partner. Take time to make very sure you've got the right one before you get married, and your marriage will have a much better chance of succeeding.

Part of being a great waterskiier is just being yourself. Too many brides leave their true selves at the alter in order to try and please their new husbands, and this will never work.

When it comes to cycling, you have to know when to change gears. The two of you need to work out your strategies carefully when making a joint decision that isn't working out.

If a boxer is going to win the match, he has to come out of his corner. You don't want to hide your true feelings in your marriage, either. Conflicts occur in every relationship, and the two of you will need to work together in order to fix them.

As you can see, there are many similarities between the various sporting events and marriage. If you think about your favorite sporting activities, you may be able to come up with your own similarities. Doc No. psdlhsldh-tlshdkl

Kristie Brown writes on a variety of topics from health to technology. Check out her websites on marriage advice and marriage counseling