what are some key points to having a great marriage?

Answer 1

-Center your life around God first
-Prioritze time for just the two of you
-Plan special outings and surprises for each other
-Realize that you married a human being not a perfect angel
-Pray together
-Read together
-Talk about your goals
-Be spontaneous when you can
-Hug each other often
-Accept responsibility when things need to be done
-Listen to each other
-Sit down and tell stories about your childhood to each other
-Communicate as often as possible
-Don't easily take offense just because someone is grumpy
-Accept that the other person will make mistakes sometimes
-Be an excellent shoulder to lean on
-Try not to be jealous,if he didn't love you he wouldn't have married you
-Never try to change each other
-Decided together what plans you have in 5 yrs, 10 yrs, 50 yrs
-Get a pet you can both love
-Share responsibilities
-Offer free back/foot massages as often as possible
-Realize that love is not just a feeling, it is a lifetime committment when discussing marriage.

God Bless You and your spouse I wish you all best!!!
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Answer 2

Common goals, common interests, common outlook and way of thinking. Communicate everything in a respectful manner. Listen a lot. Hold your tongue a lot. Always treat your spouse as a friend first. Laugh together and always help each other. Do not let little things turn you into a battle of the wills (no "paybacks"). Let them know that you think of them when you are apart- little things like a sudoku book or a tshirt (or a favorite drink). Agree to stick together as a team even when it's tough. Act like a team. Think like a team.

Answer 3

Communication. Keep talking. Even if it is at the top of your lungs. AND, keep listening. Respect. Acceptance of your and your partner's humanity. Know that you will change over time. Having the same goals as a couple for the future of the marriage. Respect. Never give up. Be who you are, let the other persons be who they are. Talk. Listen. Learn. Give in/up/over to one another. Talk! Talk! Talk! AND never forget that you love the other person. Love is both a feeling and a commitment.

Answer 4

Must be 50/50. Communication is the key!! You have to be able to sit down and have a conversation like you are best friends. You should be able to tell each other anything. And never I mean ever let your in-laws interfere with your life or your doomed. Trust is very important!!!

Answer 5

Learn how to communicate non-verbally; when you can share a thought with just a look or gesture, and only you two know what's being said, it's a real closeness-builder.

For example, early on my wife and I came to an understanding; when I get into bed wanting some action, if she's willing, she just grabs Mr Happy and gives a tug. If she's not in the mood, she give him about 5 minutes of good fast tugging.

Really increases our intimacy!

Answer 6

I think the best thing is to be able to laugh together. Any situation,no matter how stressful, can be made easier by laughter. I also believe that your partner should feel that what he tells you will stay confidential; girls like to tell their friends personal things. My husband hated when I did that! Try not to. Be loyal to him in all ways, not just physically. Spend time together and apart too. Appreciate the small things he does for you; he wants to be your hero. Most men need lots of stroking; praise him when you should and tell him what he is doing wrong too, in a nice way, of course. Try to get close to his family and friends. Be sure of each other before you have children. Good luck. Your photo is beautiful.

Answer 7

1) Always respect each other, even if you don't agree with your spouse's opinion.
2) Don't take anything too seriously.
3) Remain faithful.
4) Let your spouse know you care for them, every day.
5) Know that you may have ups and downs, but remember you're in this for the long haul, so ride them out. You'll probably have more ups than downs.
6) Be kind and gentle with each other.

Good luck to you both!

Answer 8

Always listen to your partner, not just "hear" him/her. Don't throw old arguments back in their face during a new argument. Don't go to bed mad. Always be honest. Pick your fights. Don't sweat the small stuff. It's just not worth the argument.
Always say "I Love You". I lost my husband 1 yr ago after a 4 yr fight w/cancer, married almost 16 yrs, and said "I Love You" every single day, even the day he passed he said "I Love You". These are the most important memories that I will always treasure. You just never know when you will never see your spouse again.

Answer 9

I've been married seven years now. What works for us is communication (to a certain degree, about everything: money, work, kids, goals, ambitions, friends), honesty and respect.

The thing to remember above all is that it takes effort and the recognition that good times and bad times come in waves. You need a strong relationship to be able to ride out the bad times.

Answer 10

GIVE. Give them time to talk, and truely listen. Give them space to find their passions, and trust them while they do. Give them credit for the accomplishments them make, big or small. Give them a break when they can't to it all, you are human too. Give in to compramise when you can't agree, it's better to look back at the better result you will get. Give it time, like good wine, true love grows fonder through the years. And after you have given all of yourself, my grandfather always told me, "Never go to bed angry." Sleep is worthless if there are no arms to hold you through the night. Best wishes for your love!