Ever see the couple that is in their 70’s holding hands? Ever wonder why? Here are some things that I felt that helps to keep a marriage happy. Of course, these are based on my life experience only.
- Never lose yourself. Many couples try to mold each other into one another’s clone. This does not work and will never work. Be yourself. Follow your dreams and encourage your spouse to do the same as well. After all when you are truly happy and fulfilled inside the others around you will feel it.
- Never go to bed fighting, settle the fight before you sleep. If not you may carry a resentment to the next day and possibly to the next disagreement.
- Always say I love you and kiss each other when you’re arriving or departing. We are all human we need affection. That bond between a married couple is very important, so keep the romantic connection alive every chance you get.
- Mutual Respect, respect each other’s boundaries and try not to cross them no matter what circumstance may be. It’s very easy to forget rule during a heated disagreement but remember… words hit harder then fists.
- Quality time, spend quality time every night with your spouse even if it’s for ½ an hour. Make your spouse feel like they are the center of your world hug and cuddle and remember why you married one another in the first place.
- Reminisce, take out old pictures, laugh, tell stories, and remember why the 2 of you are together in the first place.
- Date, pick a nice romantic spot, get dressed up, get a sitter (if needed) and go out to a nice dinner and dancing. Put your phone on vibrate. Do not answer your cell phone unless it’s an emergency.
- Surprise your spouse for the female send flowers to the office for no reason, make her dinner, and plan a surprise trip. For the male, surprise him cook dinner naked, or a new outfit from Victoria Secret, maybe even a new hair do or a wig while having sex.
- Keep your sex life exciting. Watch a porno together, try a new position, play dress up.
- Give one another the dignity, the dignity of making his/her own mistakes and never say “I told you so” just be there to support your spouse when needed. Remember we are not our spouses parents we are suppose to be life partners and best friends.
Remember these are only suggestions and things that I found helpful in my own marriage.
Good luck!
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