Physical symptoms
• disturbed sleep
• appetite affected
• medical conditions, e.g.; ulcers, high blood
• pressure, pain
Behavioral symptoms
• inability to relax
• low sexual desire
• quick temper / intolerance
• escape through drugs, alcohol, pornography, etc.
• escape into work, children, religious activities, etc.
Emotional symptoms
• loss of positive emotions, e.g.; romance, love, joy
• low self-esteem / depression
• shut down
• fear of confrontation
Question:How many of these are part of your life today? How, if at all, are they connected with unresolved anger?
The four seasons of marriage (not every marriage will go through each stage, but the principles apply to all marriages)
Spring
early years of marriage
season of discovery and excitement
initial infatuation will wear off at some stage
the greatest need is to accept each other
Summer
season of increased activity and demands
may become parents during this season
may face pressures of infertility
careers can be more demanding
the greatest need is to give time to the marriage relationship
Reflect on what you’ve heard so far. Talk together about the pressures you’ve worked through until now in your relationship, and the pressures you’re currently facing.
