Differences in perceptions of happiness can destroy a marriage

Sometimes it seems that the happier one of the spouses is, the better for the relationship. However, studies by German psychologists show: in marriage, everything is far from so unambiguous. There is a curious pattern - when a man demonstrates that he is completely satisfied with the marriage, a woman can begin to feel unhappy.

At first glance it seems paradoxical: does not the wife is not happy with the happiness of her husband? However, according to scientists, it's all to do with the emotional dynamics in the relationship. When a woman sees that her partner is satisfied with everything, she has the feeling that the marriage has reached the point of saturation, and she is no longer needed as an inspiration, as a partner for development. This can cause internal anxiety, feelings of being unneeded or stagnation.

Psychologists say that if a man openly and often emphasizes how happy he is, without balancing it with attention to his wife's feelings, it can provoke a sense of imbalance in her. The woman begins to question: is she really happy? And if the answer is not obvious, there is tension in the relationship.

Another unexpected finding was that phrases like “I can not live without you” can have the opposite effect. Such statements are often perceived as pressure and can cause a partner's subconscious desire to distance herself. A woman may feel that she has too much responsibility for someone else's happiness.

It is important to remember that marriage is not a competition in satisfaction levels. Mature relationships are built on the ability to hear and respect each other's emotions. When both partners are open to dialog and consider each other's feelings without comparing their levels of happiness, the union becomes stronger and deeper.

Thus, the secret to family harmony may not be in demonstrating complete contentment, but in the ability to share space to grow together. After all, true happiness is not buzzwords, but warm support and understanding that does not require proof.