It is evident that marriage is one of those strongest social institutions that exist on earth.
However, it is quite seldom to find a marriage that lasts smoothly for many years without minor or enormous problems along the way.
Relationship expert Wanjiku Waititu points out that a real marriage must entail issues at one given time.
“It is normal for a married couple to disagree and have conflicts but the nature in which they seek guidance to solve such marital problems matters a lot. Some guidance can end up poisoning the marriage”, she told Classic 105 during an interview on Tuesday.
“The moment you disclose what kind of problems you are facing in your marriage to him\her, chances are that the person will feel sorry for you and they will always try to give you a shoulder to lean on”, she explained.
She points out that such a situation is likely to make the two of you be so close that you start developing intimate feelings for one another.
Thus, she advises couples to avoid sharing their marital problems with opposite-sex friends if indeed they value and care a lot about their marriages\relationships.
“Problems in a love relationship are normal but always seek assistance and advice from same-sex friends who you trust, elderly people, clergymen or professional counsellors”, she noted.