Mary had taken a positive attitude,sought to make new friends, and looked for the good things in their new situation. Negative attitudes are like a bitter wind that contributes to the winter season of marriage. THE ACTIONS OF WINTER Our natural tendency in the middle of winter is to avoid the elements as much as possible. When the weather turns frigid, were treat inside for survival and wait for it to warm up or for the season to change. In a winter marriage, there may be a similar tendency to “avoid