2006-09-17 16:20:29 · 20 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Faith, trust, compassion, communication, respect, value. Putting your spouse before yourself. Disagree and argue, but don't fight. Don't say mean things you will regret later. Love passionately, live together as one. Share everything. Be open, don't keep secrets. Be friends, mates, companions.
There is so much distrust and contention in marriages these days. It's sad to see marriages fall apart. It takes a lot of hard constant work to keep a marriage strong. You always have to work on it. You have to keep the flames burning. Go on dates. Make time for each other, but also give each other space.
Laugh with each other, at each other, for each other. Be their moral support. Back them in everything. Enjoy life together.
Hold hands, kiss a lot, tell them you love them all the time!!
I have been married for 7 1/2 years, I have 2 kids and I am happy as I could be. My in-laws are going on 29 years married. I have grandparents that have been married more than 60 years. I want that. Unfortunately, I have seen my own parents' marriage fall apart. My dad is an alcoholic. His addiction comes first. However, my mom is now remarried and finally happy!!!
It is worth the wait to find that one person you can spend the rest of your life with. Instead of looking at it as a good "first marriage." Too many people jump into marriage with the possibility of divorce in the back of their minds. For me that is not an option. I am married to my eternal companion, my best friend, the love of my life. I would not be where I am now without him. That is 100% the truth. He is part of me and I am part of him. We are not seperate on anything. Everything we do is done with each other. Or at least the other knowing about it. There are NO secrets!!!!
I love him and cherish him with all my heart and soul. He is my first and only love!!!
2006-09-17 16:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To me, there is no secret to a happy, loving, and successful marriage. It's the ingredients to make that marriage work. And they are: (1). Good Communication. If a problem arise, don't belittle one another. Look beyond their faults. Talk it out, even if someone's feelings are hurt. And listen very carefully. Be slow about speaking but be swift about hearing. (2) Honesty. Make sure you tell each other the truth. The little "white-lies" can hurt your mate including the major lies. And (3) A Strong Belief in Prayer and the Bible. No matter the circumstance, pray to Jehovah God about it. Reading the Bible is the foundation of a long-lasting marriage. No one doesn't want a house that is laid down on just dirt cuz if it was to rain, the rain will get up under the bricks and your house will slide on its way. Reading, meditating, and applying what you have read in the Bible to your everyday lives is the foundation. Good Luck. P.S. There is also living up to your vows. You vowed to love your mate no matter what. People don't understand that once you say, "I do." it's done. You have vowed. Good Luck!
2016-03-17 22:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Secret of Happy and Successful marriage based on Understanding each other, Trust, Love and Sex.
2006-09-17 16:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by sanam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Accepting each other's differences
2. Joint consultation on any decision affecting both directly or indirectly
3. Respect for each other's views and values
4. Regular communication that is sincere and honest
5. Not harbour any negative feelings with each other
6. Look on the bright side of relationship issues
2006-09-17 16:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by G.T. L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Treat and love the other person the way you do yourself. Make this person a part of you. Then expect the same in return. Never put yourself in situations that will turn you away from each other. Because why would you reject or turn away a part of you? Let this person in on everything and always express your opinions and feelings to this person about everything. Don't let anyone come between you, and do not speak bad about each other to anyone else. Treat everyone else like they are on the outside of the two of you. (except your kids) And always put each other first and foremost. Always compromise if you disagree, find a middle point, then agree to disagree. Expect all of these things from each other, but don't take them for granted. You will get all of this in return if you do all of these things.
2006-09-17 18:01:31 · answer #5 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a reason why people call it a secret. Because nobody knows the answer to that. It's all up to how much you are willing to work on the marriage and how devoted both of are to the marriage.
2006-09-17 16:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by RedC. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmmmm want to see the answers I think different people need different things An old couple I know have been married for 65yrs He told my husband to let me have my own way a lot and he told me to make my husband feel loved a lot...maybe he has the idea? His wife said to remember the good times and forget the bad.
2006-09-17 16:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
GIVE AND TAKE. and realizing that the person you're married to is a TOTALLY DIFFERENT PERSON. vice versa. DIFFERENCES aren't to be fought upon but to find a strong sense of UNDERSTANDING of what the other person likes and dislikes. hopefully, if you can work with this, your marriage shall last forever.
2006-09-17 16:29:05 · answer #8 · answered by sk|TTLes™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
communication and having alot in common, aint too many happy marriages out there
2006-09-17 16:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by Glimmer__Man1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been married 27 years (I qualify) "COMMUNICATION." If you learn to master this you will have great success. Show lots of respect to your husband/wife. (Love, Honour, respect) remember your vows. Learn to pray together.
2006-09-17 16:28:57 · answer #10 · answered by mitteycole 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋