Practicing Marital Gratification

The last several posts I’ve written were condescending, borderline dark. Well, today’s a subtle twist. We are going to focus on gratification and what it means to keep it positive, even if things do not go your way.

My biggest hurdle is focusing on the good in my marriage. Although we argue a lot, my husband and I still make a great team. Here’s how I practice marital gratification and three areas I want to improve in our marriage.

Showing gratification through a smooth cup of coffee by Hanny Naibaho on Unsplash

What is marital gratification?

According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, marital gratification is the process when the married couple achieve common goals in their marriage. There’s an appropriate balance between individuality, communication, and vulnerability.

Marital gratification is different for some people

Regular gratification is like marital gratitude. However, there’s a distinction between the two. When you’re practicing gratitude, you are focusing on the positives within and about yourself and the present.

Marital gratitude uses a complex technique because it involves the significant other and deeper connections emotionally, physically, spiritually, mentally, and sexually.