撰文 : CEO親子教室創辦人及資深心理輔導員梁紅玉女士
有位太太說：「妳真令人羨慕，妳的丈夫都怕了妳！」她的朋友聽到她這一番話後，便向她說笑：「妳想丈夫怕妳，只要妳扮鬼嚇他，不就可以了嗎？但是否要扮鬼嚇他，讓他怕妳呢？妳會覺得婚姻會因此變得幸福嗎？」
首先，我們要明白怎樣才是「幸福的婚姻」。婚姻不獨只有自己 happy，幸福的婚姻需要有三大要素：能彼此包容、能有親密關係、能和諧共處。
夫妻多考慮自我 阻礙溝通
筆者面對很多夫婦來求助時，透過檢視婚姻狀況的過程，找出當中的問題，發現大多的夫妻無法勝過「自我」，又或者是個人品格所引起的問題，因而阻礙了彼此的溝通。大多數的女士表示，對丈夫「安全感」不足；而男士方面，卻表示得不到妻子「尊重」的感覺。
Written by: Founder of Parent-Child Classroom and Senior Psychological Counselor, Ms. Leung Hung Yuk
A lady said, “You’re truly enviable – your husband is even afraid of you!” Upon hearing this remark from her friend, she playfully responded, “If you want your husband to fear you, just pretend to be a ghost and scare him, wouldn’t that work? But do you really want to scare him like that, making him afraid of you? Do you think the marriage will become happy because of that?”
Firstly, we need to understand what makes a “happy marriage.” A marriage isn’t solely about individual happiness; a happy marriage requires three key elements: mutual acceptance, intimacy, and harmonious coexistence.
Couples’ Self-Consideration Hinders Communication
When faced with many couples seeking assistance, I find that through examining the state of their marriage and identifying the underlying issues, most couples struggle with their own “self.” Personal traits can also contribute to problems that obstruct communication. Many women express that their husbands lack a sense of “security,” while on the other hand, men often feel they are not receiving the “respect” they deserve from their wives.
其實，一段婚姻是否幸福，與二人的感受反應和行為回饋有密切關係。因為二人各自被許多已有的信念、思想主導和影響著。當進入婚姻中，必需先調整個人的心態和信念，才能以正面的態度，處理婚姻中各種大小問題。
多考慮對方處境 反省自己
有一次，筆者在外工作回港，因時間已很晚，打算隨意找一間餐廳用膳就算了，但丈夫與兒子走了數間餐館仍未有所決定。筆者於是向丈夫表示不滿，當他看到筆者面色一沉，自然他也以沉默對抗，結果整頓晚飯，大家都是各自沉默地各自吃，當時心感丈夫的氣度亦未免太小，於是心感不平，氣難下。
翌日起床後，筆者再安靜反思，丈夫的需要是甚麼呢？其實近來他工作壓力也不少，令包容及忍耐力也弱了，當面對太太不領情的回應，自然難受。於是筆者當下向丈夫發了一個電郵，對他表達關懷。
在婚姻裡，又有哪一對夫妻從來沒有衝突過呢？夫妻之間有問題並不重要，但如何處理問題才是最重要。當你願意內省及願意去檢視自己時，過往目中只有「我的感受」，原來將「自我的感受」縮細時，你會看到周圍及對方的需要。
In fact, the happiness of a marriage is closely related to the feelings, reactions, and behavioral feedback of the two individuals involved. This is due to the fact that both people’s existing beliefs and thoughts have an impact. When entering into marriage, it’s necessary to adjust one’s mindset and beliefs first in order to approach various issues in the marriage with a positive attitude.
Considering Each Other’s Situations and Reflecting on Oneself
Once, while I was working outside and returned home late, I intended to just find any restaurant to have a meal due to the late hour. However, my husband and son had visited several restaurants and still hadn’t made a decision. I expressed my displeasure to my husband, and when he saw my expression turn sour, he naturally responded with silence in return. As a result, during that dinner, we all ate silently on our own. I felt my husband’s reaction was somewhat petty, which left me feeling unsatisfied and irritated.
The next morning, upon reflection, I pondered on my husband’s perspective. What did he need in that situation? Lately, he had been under a lot of work stress, which had worn down his patience and tolerance. Faced with my unresponsive reaction, he naturally felt uncomfortable. So, I decided to send him an email expressing my concern.
In a marriage, which couple has never had conflicts? The existence of problems between spouses is not important; what truly matters is how you handle those problems. When you’re willing to introspect and examine yourself, and when you expand beyond your own feelings, you’ll discover the needs of those around you and your partner.
幸福婚姻保鮮法就是「你」「我」都 happy。當你願意包容對方的弱點時，正面地接納配偶，自然拉近彼此距離，婚姻的承載能力自然增強。
討論：你可以分享與配偶相處的心得嗎？
The “Fresh-Keeping Method for a Happy Marriage” is about both “you” and “me” being happy. When you’re willing to embrace your partner’s weaknesses and positively accept your spouse, it naturally brings you closer and enhances the resilience of the marriage.
Discussion: Could you share your experiences in dealing with your spouse?
