There are men and women who change marriage partners as frequently as the situation demands. This is a very bad way of life for either of them. It is not possible to see or marry a perfect husband or wife. It is lack of understanding of who a man or woman is, that causes many to change partner frequently.

Some are married but not in the marriage, just because they lack the knowledge necessary for a stable and suitable marriage. This makes such persons endure instability. This column is taking time to explain why people go into captivity for lack of knowledge.

Having some basic knowledge of your mate before marriage will not only help your decision-making, it will help in the adjustment stage of your marital relationship. The race of life is better run applying the right knowledge and skills per time.

Knowledge is needed for relationships to work. Knowledge for good marital life differs from one needed for successful parenting. The knowledge to relate with your wife and children differs from the one with which to relate with your parents or in-laws. That is why acquiring knowledge is a continuous exercise for whoever desires to be a person of respect and honour all the days of his or her life.

Nothing works until you conscientiously work it. For every good we desire to achieve in life, demand is made of us. Successful marriage takes sincere work and a walk with God.

Marital life is crucial to the overall success of an individual. It is an integral part of life which makes or mars many destinies. Successful careers or businesses and strong economic power without a good home is a secret pain that eat people up. That is why understanding the knowledge and skills that sustains marriage for marital bliss is important.

How true is this saying? “A woman’s place is in the kitchen.”

Man is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man. Man is not from woman, rather woman from man.

In this 21st century, if anyone thinks a woman should only play role in the kitchen, it means that man is living for bread alone. That man is going against the word of Jesus Christ, “which says man must not live by bread alone.”

Entrepreneur Couples, who are building their families and business at the same time, will face an uphill task without divine presence. It is not easy to build anything that will last and give joy but when we have the word and the presence it becomes easy.

The Word says blessings and prosperity will be yours (Ps 128:2). You will enjoy the fruits of your labour. You will not toil in vain. God says ‘My people will leave in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, undisturbed places of rest (Isaiah 32:18). As couple embarks on building both business and family at the same time, it is interesting to note that God has made provisions for your success.

Rejection is painful at whatever phase or level of life. It is a common candy people prefer to give than to receive. But it is not the end of the road for you, when you are given.

In husband and wife relationships the moment care and affection start to fail, the party that observes must quickly call the attention of the other to what he/she has noticed.

Change is constant in life; what excites you today may not catch your fancy tomorrow; from one phase of life to another a person discovers things which may affect his/her mindset either for good or bad. That is why life is an adventure. Human beings are free to make choices and decisions.

Naturally, you want to aspire for a higher or the best standard of what you already have. We are wired to go for more of any good thing of life. The word says ask that your joy may be full. In the area of knowledge and skill acquisition, business, wealth and health, it is allowed to desire for more. But in marriage, it is not permitted.

Marriage is sacred because God is involved. You may not see it that way, but that is the position. That is why marriage is for matured men and ladies. People who know and understand what marriage stands to achieve for them, go in search of one and once they discover their choice, they settle down to move on in other aspects of their aspirations.