What makes a marriage last?

Answer 1

communication without this you have nothing

Answer 2

The marriages that last are arranged marriages because the couple are matched on a more rational basis than if they choose themselves.

Even the most intense feelings of love and desire will fade over a short period of time whereas making a home and being parents is a long term project.

Marriages work best if the couple have the confidence to give each other space. Its no good having someone in your face 24/7.

Answer 3

Honesty, communication, and the ability to pick and choose which battles are really worth fighting about. Not being mean and hurtful during arguments also helps. If you can argue amicably(i know that sounds redundant), but instead of blaming and name calling during arguments, if you just say what is bothering you and asking the other person how they feel, it seems(in my experience anyway) that you make more progress. And this is one thing that ensures a stronger, longer lasting relationship.

Answer 4

Communication. I was married for twenty years and my ex wife left me for her boss. After she left, she told me of my faults, but would not allow me to change. She wanted a change, with her boss, "marriage counselor", "study buddy", "friend" and many other numerous names she gave him. I did not open up in my marriage and let things build up and not express myself. Now, she opened up when she wanted to vent, but was upset because I would not vent the same way. I grew up differently and did not believe that yelling at each other was healthy for a marriage, but, I guess, she know better. I have met a wonderful woman and we are getting married tomorrow and believe we have wonderful communication because she speaks her mind as how she feel and asks questions if she does not know what is going on. But, also remember, with God, all things are possible. Good Luck!

Answer 5

do not break the circles because all them have
1. Trust,
2. Honest,
3. Respect,
4. help each other,
5, support,
6. Love,
7. Care,
8, take,
9. give,
10. open mind,
11. laugh,
12. sad ( sometimes)
13. out going,
14. so many to list that will not break the circles smiling.

Answer 6

honesty, understanding, patience. For women, realize that men are totally different creatures than we are and accept that and find ways to deal with that - for example, they just think differently than we do and find different ways to show they care. Men talk less. For men, realize the same thing, and that hormones change as a woman ages and that can affect a lot of things.
Love makes a marriage last.

Answer 7

Once you have all the staples.. love, trust, respect, good communication, intimacy etc.. then what follows is WORK.. very hard work at maintaining all the "staples" of a good relationship. if you don't, before you know it you have lost the communication.. then the intimacy.. then the respect.. and so on. You don't even see it coming.. one day you wake up and say What happened to our relationship? So that's my answer.. like everything else in life its working hard at something that always gives you the best result! I'm sure 56% of people would say you shouldn't have to work at it. (that's the divorce percentage)

Answer 8

There are lots of elements to fulfill that question. Love, consideration, passion, romance, thoughtfulness, communication and so much more including these factors are needed to have a lasting marriage.

Answer 9

You have to be in it for the long term to begin with. Communication and being able to resolve conflict peacefully is huge. If you can communicate well and resolve conflicts without getting angry, then you will be able to change, adapt, flex when the situation calls for it. People change over time (especially when children arrive) and its important to be able to communicate and solve problems during these times. Good communication is usually an indicator of a good sexual relationship, trust in the relationship and closeness as a couple.

Answer 10

GoodGOD...:) i wish I knew!!!
i was married for over 18 yearsQQ!!!!!!!!
and it didn't LAST...
oh welll,,,,,,now:)
IAM
Happily Divorced.
with 3 kids, and 2 Grandkids:)
and the B is now married to a person about the age of my oldest kid...hmmmph!!!
i really do wish
I could know
"What makes a marriage last?"
when you find the ANSWER
let us All know!!!!

Answer 11

Fairness. Loyalty. Some love. Children. Give and take (I give, she takes). My wife held the purse strings for most of our married life which now leaves us financially secure. This takes a lot of pressure off a marriage when both partners retire. Finally, an extra, and I mean an extra large bed. It stops a lot of arguments etc...................38 years married..............