My fiance proposed to me yestday on sweetest day, we will get married sometime next summer...any tips on a long and happy marriage would be appreciated!
2006-10-22 15:33:45 · 19 answers · asked by Jamie J 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
BTW, we both go to the same church, both want children, and both share the same beliefs...except about motorcycles! :)
2006-10-22 15:53:04 · update #1
I say this with all seriousness and from experience... include God in your marriage, every day! good luck & God bless you.
2006-10-22 15:51:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go into it with eyes wide open. Be best friends. Agree on how disagreements should be handled (ahead of time). Never go to bed angry. Take the time to read several relationship books (my top pick will probably always be The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman). Reread them often and together. Remember that the 'in love' feeling may fade (as it's supposed to) but there will always be little things you can do to keep a deeper, more fulfilling love alive and well.
Good luck.
2006-10-22 22:46:26 · answer #2 · answered by greyrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you begin to plan your wedding remember it is your wedding and you should do what ever you have dreamed of because you only get married the first time once. Your wedding day is for the two of you and no one else...and although it is nice to try to make everyone (families) happy what they want really doesn't matter. Congrats...I wish you a long and happy life together!
2006-10-22 22:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm married and I'm going to tell you the truth marriage takes dedication and a whole lot of compromising...It's alright to speak your mind but remember this there is a time and a place for everything....don't live your marriage as a tit for tat type of thing meaning that you should not try and compare the things that you do for him compared to the things that he does for you.....Take your marriage one day at a time and ALWAYS remember this communication and trust is the key to a happy life......
2006-10-22 22:41:07 · answer #4 · answered by strickly2deep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. If you haven't dated him for at least 2 years, don't get married yet.
2. If you have ANY doubts about him, don't get married.
3. It's ideal to get married at 28 years of age or later, if you are not 28 or older, DEFINITELY do not get married if you are younger than 24. The reason is that your interests and beliefs are usually not set in stone until you are about 28. If you are younger than 24 though you are VERY immature for marriage, and the divorce rate is INSANELY high.
2006-10-22 22:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congratulations on your engagment!
My advice is to take it one day at a time and don't expect every day to be a bed of roses, because it won't. But as long as you stick together, you'll be alright.
If you need any help planning your wedding, there is a really good message board: BeautifulBridesandBeyond.com
2006-10-22 22:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by ILoveMyFireChief 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always keep the lines of communication open for starters. Be kind to one another, listen to one another and and always compromise on things. Keep your married life interesting. Don't fall into a boring routine and a funk, it's harmful to your marriage.
Also, always tell the truth.
2006-10-22 22:39:27 · answer #7 · answered by elanabutcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend as little money on the wedding as possible...But have a fabulous week long honeymoon! You will remember the honeymoon much more than the wedding.
2006-10-22 22:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best marriage is like a good underwear - it should provide support but allow some freedom...
2006-10-22 22:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by alfredeneuman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk openly, compliment often, compromise, once in a while give in and do things even if you don't want to since guys do it a lot too, act happy to see him even if he is in a sour mood, work together, don't nag, give him time with his buddies and take time for your friends, and don't even flirt with other guys.
2006-10-22 22:36:31 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Awe! Congrats to you hon! I suggest you and your honey have the kid talk coz once they start commin, they sure slow the mom down and the hubby gets sexually frustrated;) Happens to the best of us.
2006-10-22 22:43:29 · answer #11 · answered by aluminum22rocker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋