What's the secret to life-long marriage?

Answer 1

Communicating,and i mean listening as well as talking.

Trust,without trust what do you have .If you don't trust the one you decided to spend the rest of eternity with,who can you trust.

Compromising,Realizing you're not always right is a good place to start.You can't expect a long healthy relationship if you can't understand this.Or don't want to admit when your wrong.Even if you know your right ,you don't need to rub it in.Nobody likes that,and it's not nice to do.Sometimes it's just better to bite your tongue and agree.Also understanding your partner might not be willing or wanting to do something you do,no matter how small it is ,try to see their point of view.And be willing to just say okay never mind.

Understanding,sometimes things don't go as planned in a relationship.Understanding everyone has there bad days and good days,and that we are not perfect,and understanding that we all make mistakes.Also understand life has it's ups and downs.And you can't control all the downs.You have to learn to just go with it,and not stress out.

Respect,you have to respect the person your with.Everyone deserves respect,and is entitled to it.Especially your partner,and family.

Sense of humor,Sometimes it's better to just laugh about something then argue about it.Things in your relationship will happen that aren't funny to you but are to your partner.Try to look at it in their point of view,and laugh with them.

Boundries,everyone has boundries in life, knowing what the boundries of your partner and your relationship are is crucial.
Thats also where respect ,compromise,and communication come into play.

Excitement,as a couple it's up to both of you to keep your marriage exciting.It's okay to try and experiment with new things.Just make sure your partner is there right beside you,enjoying it with you.

Another tip,It's good to think of yourself as one.But also remember you are two.If you need your space for awhile make sure to be honest about it.And if your partner needs there space be understanding.It's also healthy to spend time away from your partner as everyone needs that privacy.Just don't take it like something is wrong with the relationship.

This is a good start,and a solid begining to a healthy, long ,loving relationship.Hope this helps you,good luck.

Answer 2

first you have to be best friends? understand that no ones perfect complete honesty no matter how bad the mistake(this will ensure lifelong trust.) patience empathy comfort be a team. make sure you live together for a while like a few years before marriage. this will tell you if you are capable of being friends or if youll always be fighting. it better to find out before you marry. people say that marriage is boring. life is hard and thats what makes it boring. im not married but ive been with the same guy for 11 years and trust me i can immagine marriage being any different. we all have to work really hard to pay bills and at the end of the day it can really kick your but. if you can just be happy being with one another but have the understanding and trust that sometimes the husband wants to spend time with his friends and she with hers. as long as its only limited to a comprimisable time table. and it would help if you had lots in common. and then there maybe things that are different about each of you that can enrich your lives. its a long story man. im done.

Answer 3

trust, talking things out ,being open and honest
no its not all roses but if you both work at the marriage it will work.
I have always said if I was to get married again it would be to a truck driver - by the time you get to missing them they come home and when you are sick of them being in your hair just send them back out on the road to make some money so you can go shopping !!

Answer 4

Communication!!!!

Answer 5

communication, trust, loyalty, honesty, willing to not always be right, give and take in everything, understanding, having your own life outside the marriage "not being totally dependent or controlling"

Answer 6

Take a daily decision to keep on loving each other, even if "loving" looks more like putting up with, bearing with, enduring, throwing up your arms (or just throwing up), sighing. But the decision ought to be taken DAILY.

Answer 7

Respect.

Answer 8

there's no secret...whatever works great for the two of you, continue doing it...

of course we know what is right or wrong so stick with it...every relationship is unique, what works for you might not work for me...

it is for the both of you to establish what you both want, need and expect in your relationship...it's a two way street...

Answer 9

Communication, communication, communication.

Answer 10

Never go to bed angry, its all about give and take, its got to be worked on by both! And.... always say I love you, and have lots of laughs... dont take everything so serously!