How Buddhism has Helped my Marriage Thrive.

My marriage has always been successful.

But no matter how hard we try to maintain emotional stability, we can never dodge life’s unexpected ups and downs.

Especially when it comes to relationships…their nature is rocky, sudden, and uncertain. But if we take the right action, we can transform their uncertainty into happiness and unparalleled beauty.

Before delving into the teachings of the Buddha, I thought that love was hard. My sense of safety and worth were dependent on my partner, and their presence (or absence) would highly dictate my happiness.

I suffered extensively — until I started incorporating into my daily life. Although the Buddha never said anything about romantic love, his teachings changed my perception of relationships. Something within me opened up. Many barriers and misconceptions dissolved.

To this day, my marriage thrives because of many Buddhist concepts that ring true. I have realized that love isn’t hard. We are hard. The way we approach our partner and relationship is hard. Without a dash of spirituality, our relationships will always be filled with complications, chaos, and unnecessary trouble.

There are two Buddhist concepts that have changed my marriage…