Spirituality is vital for couples

RELATIONSHIP & DATING | MARRIAGE  

Dr Sebastian Ssempijja, a psychologist in the U.S., continues this week with why spirituality is important in marriage.

It is anticipated that as a nation, very much grounded in spiritual practices, that the spiritual health and practices of the couple be discussed prior to the wedding and affirmed through the wedding process and anticipated to continue nurturing the couple post marriage.

It is understood that, "A family that prays together stays together" meaning that spiritual life is crucial in the sustenance of a family, in particular of a couple.

Here, one is careful to point out that religious or faith-driven practices could at times play a non-healthy role in a couple's development.

Spiritual dogmas that have very strong gender specific orientations and directives as to how each gender should behave in marital relationships can have detrimental impacts, if not carefully balanced.

Here, we differ from the wisdom of the couple and those that they surround themselves with.

Seeking a spiritual guide from within the spiritual denominations identified with is hereby strongly recommended.