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A dispute over a bedroom colour-scheme might sound like a trivial reason for the collapse of a marriage. But this is exactly what threatens to rip apart the 25-year relationship of one previously happy couple.

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Once the envy of all their friends, the eve of their silver anniversary saw Dexter and Betty (Name change) poised to end their union over just such a childish argument.

 

“It was just the last straw,” Betty explains. “I spend 25 years of my life, bearing every single insult, bullying of all sorts because I always want to give my best but Dexter is such a selfish man, for any single thing in our life as a couple, he has to come first, and I cannot take it anymore.”

 

Happy couple The Bridge MAG image

This may sound like the long overdue curtain-call for an oppressive, one-sided relationship, with one fed-up partner having put a lot of effort into it, while the other demonstrates no willingness to compromise.

 

After all, many soul-mates around the world, whether couples of long-standing or newer acquaintances, break up because of poor communication.

 

 

According to expert such Dr John Gray  and the marriage-builders, communication is one of the most effective techniques in helping to sustain, restore and develop relationships.

 

Dr John Gray, author of Men are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, the New York Times’ number one worldwide best-selling book of the last decade (translated into 45 languages) emphasises the need for men and women to respect, appreciate and celebrate their differences – in both personal and professional relationships. Gray, a Smart Marriages Impact Award winner and consulting editor of The Family Journal, explains:

 

“When men and women are able to respect and accept their differences then love has a chance to blossom.

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Rachel Tcheungna, Author, Writer of 

The Bridge Books and 

The Bridge Magazine Editor.

 

 

 

 

 

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    • Rachel Tcheungna said:

      Dear Charlene,

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    • Rachel Tcheungna said:

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      With best regards

      Rachel

    • Rachel Tcheungna said:

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