Honesty, love, and being able to comprimize
2006-07-26 16:21:31
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answered by cute_intelligent_loving_availabl 1
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Being careful who you marry in the first place, for one. The more I see, the more convinced I am of that. It's not for no reason that the preacher says that "marriage is not to be entered into lightly!"
Once you're married, I think it all boils down to commitment. You don't let go of doing whatever YOU can to make the marriage as good and fulfilling for both of you as it can be. You've got to remember that you can't control the other person. Every individual makes his/her own decisions. But when it comes down to your decisions, your responses, your thoughts, your motivations, it's all up to you. Your spouse comes home grumpy and says something that really ticks you off. Well, you can't "make" your spouse be different. But you can respond in love, or react honestly and ask where that came from, or whatever. You have so much control over the direction of the marriage just by taking responsibility for what YOU do and keeping the commitments that YOU vowed to keep on your wedding day.
And last but certainly not least, having a circle of supportive friends, and committing your relationship to God in prayer always helps!!
2006-07-26 23:54:45
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answered by Stacy K 3
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You really can't "make" your Husband/ Wife stay with you.
"Making" someone do something implies force and nobody wants to be forced.
What you can do to make a strong marriage is, first of all, to make God a part of your marriage, if you believe in a god, through prayer with your spouse and individual prayer(not wrote prayer but a real conversation with God).
All of the following follow having God be a part of your marriage.
Be greatful, be forgiving, be selfless(as opposed to being selfish), serve with all of your heart, might, mind and strength your children and spouse; everything else, most especially your job, come second. Go on a date every week, don't go to bed mad at eachother, don't say something you might regret; both spouses should avoid situations or do things that would cause them to cheat on or be unfaithful to the other.
Cut things out of your life that take you away from eachother so often that you would grow apart.
Every day tell your spouse you love him/her.
I could go on and on but always, always make God a central part of your marriage.
2006-07-26 23:47:40
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answered by duhanlorian 3
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I wouldnt say "making" them, but I am honest, faithful, a good friend. Also before you get married you both should decide together that your vows, for better or worse, actually mean that. Too many people don't want to deal with the rocky roads and giv up. The longer your married the more both of you will change and sometimes people don't grow together but apart. Realize this and accept it and that will help the marriage be stronger.
2006-07-26 23:25:03
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answered by clover31776 2
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You really can't make someone stay. But if you use respect for each other, love each other, and communicate well, things are on the right road. But it does take to people to make a marriage work. Yes, I said "work". It is something that has to be done everyday.
2006-07-26 23:57:55
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answered by oddbutterfly1 4
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Communication, Accept them for who they are. You can not change them. Love them, Do little things like love notes in their lunch box. Call them at work just to say you love them. Make time at least every month to date. Always ask them how their day was and listen. Greet them at the door with a kiss.
2006-07-26 23:27:18
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answered by Right Wing Extremist 7
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The acceptance that you will never be more than good friends with a great history.
2006-07-26 23:20:58
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answer #7
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answered by alchemthis 2
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People will never give up something they love and cherish. And, people often model behavior.
2006-07-27 00:00:33
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answered by zeezrom8 2
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tie him to the bed.
2006-07-26 23:25:14
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answered by Try You 2
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Food and sex.
2006-07-26 23:35:29
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answered by just me 3
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