PART V - THE MAJOR ISSUES

Appearance

When dating, most of us always try to look as good as possible to make the best impression we can. After marriage, many of us get sloppy regarding our appearance. Some examples include:

1. Gaining excessive weight,
    
2. Poor grooming,
    
3. Poor hygiene,
    
4. Careless dress,
    
5. etc.

While this might not seem like a big deal, it certainly can be. Appearance is a form of communication. By not making the same effort to look good for your spouse after marriage, you send a subtle message that you are taking them for granted, and no longer care enough to look good for them. While, in most cases, this is not what is intended, it is reality nonetheless.

We are not suggesting that you look like you are attending Sunday services 24/7. We are suggesting that you make an effort to stay in shape (it’s good for your health!), and to look and smell as good as possible appropriate to what you are doing.