Together Forever* [[-- Episode 6 --]]

 *Together Forever*

[[-- Episode 6 --]]
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بسم الله الرحمان الرجيم

Amina and Yusuf felt like they were reading different books.

In the early days, their marriage felt like one beautiful story. But slowly, the pages turned, and they found themselves in separate chapters.

Yusuf worked late to build a secure future. He saw this as tying strong knots for their family. Amina, alone at home, felt those same knots were tightening around her heart, making her feel trapped. She began to untie them by asking for Yusuf's time, which he saw as pulling apart his hard work.

They were on completely different pages.

One evening, a small question about a bill turned into a big fight. "You never listen!" she said. "You don't appreciate my effort!" he replied. They were pointing fingers, listing each other’s faults, feeling like opponents on a field.

That night, Amina remembered the advice of the Prophet (peace be upon him): “Do not get angry.” 📚 Authentic hadith. She had heard it many times. She took a deep breath.

The next day, she tried again. Not with a complaint, but with an invitation. "Yusuf, can we talk about our week? I want to understand your work, and I want you to know about my days."

Yusuf, remembering the Quranic verse — "and do not argue, or you will lose heart and strength" 📚Surah Al-Anfal, chapter 8 verse 46 — agreed. They sat, not as accusers, but as students. They were in training.

Amina learned Yusuf's deep fear of failing as a provider. Yusuf learned that Amina’s need for conversation was not nagging, but her way of feeling close. He was tying the knot of security; she was tying the knot of connection. They weren't enemies. They were just using different ropes.

Slowly, with effort, their two separate books began to merge. They started writing one story together, on the same page, with the pen of patience and the ink of kindness.

My People,

Marriage is a beautiful test in life. No one said it would be easy. The real challenge is finding the patience to work through hard times together.

It takes years for two people to truly know each other. You must learn what the other person needs and how to care for them.

Think of it like this: Your husband needs to be "trained" to understand you. You need to be "trained" to understand him. In the middle, you find a way that works for both.

But many couples get stuck. They spend time pointing fingers, saying what the other person is doing wrong. This is where love starts to fade.

Why does love grow less after marriage?

Often, it’s because you are not on the same page.

One of the biggest reason for this is poor communication. Yes. When you stop talking and listening with love, you disconnect. And If a talk is turning bad, stop before you get angry. Smile and walk away for a while.

Arguing opens the door for fights and hurtful words. Try to stay positive. If your spouse speaks in anger, try to be patient.

When couples forget this, they fail to connect. Slowly, they end up on completely different pages. The love weakens because the understanding is gone.

The solution is to stop blaming, start listening, and learn each other's language. Come back to the same page. Work as one team.

To be continued...