The idea that “marriages are made in heaven” may sound poetic, but spiritual leader Sadhguru calls it one of the biggest misconceptions of modern times—one that is quietly weakening relationships. According to him, marriage is not a gift of fate, but a responsibility that must be nurtured daily with awareness, patience, and effort.
Sadhguru explains that when people believe a marriage is destined to be perfect, they stop working on it. Slowly, expectations begin to rise, and partners start assuming that their spouse is responsible for their happiness, emotional fulfillment, and peace of mind. This unrealistic burden, he says, turns love into pressure and companionship into obligation.
“Marriages Are Not Made in Heaven”
In a short video, Sadhguru clearly states that saying “marriages are made in heaven” is itself a fundamental error. This belief creates the illusion that relationships will naturally remain harmonious, without conscious effort. In reality, marriage is not about destiny—it is about two individuals choosing to act responsibly toward each other every single day.
He emphasizes that marriage is not a reward from fate, but a partnership built on understanding. When couples assume that happiness will automatically flow, they often fail to prepare for real-life challenges.
Where People Go Wrong
Most people enter marriage with dream-like expectations—imagining a fairy-tale life filled with romance and emotional security. But soon, reality sets in: financial responsibilities, children, family pressures, and everyday disagreements. Over time, the same partner who was once seen as the source of happiness becomes the reason for dissatisfaction.
Sadhguru points out that the moment you place the responsibility of your happiness entirely on your spouse, the relationship stops being about love and starts becoming a burden.
One Person Cannot Fulfill Every Need
According to Sadhguru, human life is full of diverse needs—physical, emotional, psychological, social, and financial. Problems arise when we expect a single person to fulfill all of them. This unrealistic expectation leads to frustration, comparison, and eventually resentment, creating cracks in the relationship.
He stresses that expecting one individual to be everything for you is unfair and unsustainable.
Gratitude Is the Key to Strong Relationships
The simplest and most powerful solution, Sadhguru says, is gratitude. When you recognize that someone is willingly sharing their life with you and trying to support your needs, respect naturally grows. Relationships thrive when there is appreciation, not comparison.
Trouble begins when couples start measuring love—believing the other loves less or needs less. That is where respect fades, and relationships weaken.
The Real Rule of Marriage
Sadhguru concludes that the purpose of marriage is not to extract happiness from another person. If two happy and fulfilled individuals come together, something beautiful can emerge. But if two unhappy people expect marriage to fix their inner emptiness, suffering only multiplies.
In the end, a small “thank you,” a sense of responsibility, and a little understanding can bring a profound transformation to any relationship. Marriage, Sadhguru reminds us, is not made in heaven—it is made meaningful through conscious human effort.
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