So where did I go wrong? How could I wind up in such despair? My derailment occurred because I was looking for happiness, not joy. There is a major difference between happiness and joy. Happiness in life is transitory, dependent on circumstances. Joy continues regardless of trials. That's especially true in marriage. When a couple discovers joy, they are free to enjoy marriage the way it was designed by God. And they are able to endure all that life throws at them.

These are five things every individual (not just married people) needs in life, but we tend to look for them in all the wrong places. But when we have these five things, we are able daily to experience indescribable joy.

First, I Needed an Energy Source to Recharge My Spiritual and Emotional Batteries

Second, I Needed Someone to Whom I Could Pour Out My Heart and Talk to About Anything at Any Time

Third, I Needed to Understand My Emotions, For They Were Warning Lights Telling Me I Was in Trouble

Fourth, I Needed to Know That There Is Meaning in the Trials We Endure
The Bible makes a promise—though it is one we don't really want to claim—that we all will endure trials. Trials are an inevitable part of life. But you may not totally unprepared for this trauma.

Fifth, I Needed to Have a Shared Mission with My Wife/Husband That Was Beyond Us, One That We Could Strive for Together.

good

**yawns**

You forgot to mention money because money spices up life.

OP, all The ones is u just mentioned is one, there are many more left, and like someone mentioned money. Money is very important, cos its somehow a prerequisite.

But personally, the only thing anybody need in their marriage is GOD, cos he alone provides everythin and anythin u need.

Nice piece OP. Those points are what a marriage needs to survive. Money is what a marriage wants in order to survive.

binger: Nice piece OP. Those points are what a marriage needs to survive. Money is what a marriage wants in order to survive.

You go fear economics na

Mynd_44:
You go fear economics na

lol...utility at given period of time.