Few, if any marriages that have lasted a significant amount of time have been without moments of unhappiness.
Regardless of the relationship, unfortunately, we do not live in a vacuum and frustrating events take their toll on us, on our spouses, and on life in general.
Often times, disappointment in marriage seems to endure for a prolonged period of time, long enough for doubts to begin to germinate and grow.
This discontent, however, is often self-perpetuating and can be harmful, if not destructive to a successful marriage.
The first thing to consider when you are unhappy in marriage is that nothing lasts forever, not even despondency.
Just as the blissful honeymoon comes to an end, so does unhappiness.
Finding ways to expedite the unpleasant times in marriage is paramount to a rewarding marriage.
Second, take action.
Start remembering the things in your spouse that you fell in love with.
Relive the memories.
See your spouse as you saw him/her when you were married or when your relationship was at its prime.
Third, make an attempt to recapture the romance.
Plan a date or a romantic get-away that could rekindle your relationship.
Communicate with your spouse expressing your sentiments as gently and unobtrusively as possible.
Fourth, don't give up.
Sometimes, the most unfortunate periods of our marriage lead to the most satisfying eras.
Unhappiness, like all things, does not last forever.
The most satisfying marriages are those who have soared through the triumphs of passion and intimacy but who have also survived the chasms of desperation, doubt, and unhappiness.
Persevere through the difficult, glib, hopeless period, for happiness, with a little effort, is just around the corner.