I believe this is where relationships become hindered when 1 of the partners in the marriage or even both partners in the marriage begin to look at other relationships and compare their marriage to what they observe in other's and they begin to desire what they assume to be better then what they have of their own. They become discontent with what they have...("the grass is always greener on the other side"). Which is sooooo not true, just ask the many people who keep repeating their mistakes in one failed relationship after another. The cycle become vicious and before they know it they are repeating the same mistake over and over, destroying another relationship and another persons life. All b/c they are not content in what they have.
In the Bible in the book of Philippians Paul knew what it meant to be content no matter what the circumstance, we should take a look at his example and learn from it.
Php 4:11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Php 4:12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
Isn't that what we mean when we say in our vows"for richer or for poorer, through sickness and in health, for better or for worse..." Or are those just words being thrown out there to just sound good at our weddings. We as human beings need to learn to be content where we are and who we have as a spouse, if we never learn that lesson we will forever be dissatisfied with our life and therefore have no life at all. We'll constantly be running the rat race right into our graves and miss out on the huge blessing that is right before us...OUR HUSBAND OR WIFE!!! Don't miss out on the Gift God has given. Rejoice in who your spouse is, be proud of who you married.
Look deep down in the treasure you possess and you will find a true gem.
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