Please give me specific things you do and say to keep it happy.
2006-11-01 06:47:33 · 13 answers · asked by trueblue 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
dwnaz1 - you are too funny!
2006-11-01 09:04:56 · update #1
Ihave been married almost 51 years to the same lady. helping do household chores and doing other things that I know she would appreciate. Giving a dozen red roses and other gifts on special occassions and always try to believe in each other helps a lot.
2006-11-01 06:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been married 27 years. I got married at 18. We were basically strangers when we got married, as I had only known him 3 months before we were married. It's been a very interesting ride. It takes work. First, you have to decide that no matter what - you're married. Then keep things open and honest and have fun together. It's not necessarily to live in each other's pockets, but too many outside interests separate rather than enhance your relationship. When the children come along, it's necessary to keep some time set aside for your spouse. Keep things spicy and spontaneous. Flirt with each other. I could go on and on, but you get the idea.
2006-11-01 14:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by sassybree1979 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been married 23 years to my high school sweet heart. We are in our early 40's. We owned a business together. We have a sense of humor which is important. We know how to make each other laugh. We also know how to lean on one another and be the supporter when need be. Yes, there have been times when the marriage has been difficult. But, we made a commitment and we honestly couldn't imagine living without one another.
Speaking of imagining....................well, you get where I'm going with that!
2006-11-01 14:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by New 4 Lulu 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, 23 to be exact. I married a great guy and our differences bring us closer rather than drive us apart. I think that is a big strife between married couples. You need to see each other for the individual you are. You have to respect those differences and realize you love this person for who they are and not for who you want them to be. We laugh and call or email each other throughout the day. At the end of the day my husband loves to tell me all about his day and I love to listen on the other hand I'm don't like to rehash the day. My husband tells me he loves me all the time and he blows kisses at me too. We hold hands all the time and it is my husband instigating it most of the time. He is more touchy feely than me but I know I'm lucky to have him. We have 4 kids and the greatest thing is to be out to dinner and talk about the kids, it just makes us both smile, you know?
2006-11-01 14:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I learned football we became best friends,Yes, I have been in it 37 years . You have to keep on your toes. change up things like the bed room, the cooking, then think of all the positives , don't hammer on the negatives. Go out together
once in a while just the two of you.FIND THINGS THE TWO OF YOU LIKE TO DO.THEN DO THEM,You will see your marriage start to blooming all over again.
2006-11-01 15:09:32 · answer #5 · answered by Sugar 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We've been married 27 years. Love is not really enough. You must really LIKE one another. You must like to spend time together and talk to one another. You must always put your marriage before anything else (even the kids). We learned this one the hard way. Marriage is hard work but completely worth it.
2006-11-01 15:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by bobbysgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work nights she works days. We try to call each other a couple times a day. We do things together on weekends. Work on the yard. go camping. go out to eat. go visiting. we just try to make up for the work week on weekends. Married 22 years.
2006-11-01 15:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by Wild Bill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My parents are still going strong at 40 plus years, Communication and compromise work for them.
2006-11-01 14:55:11 · answer #8 · answered by Simply Lovely 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
24 years - Caring, compassion, compromise and communication. Not necessarily in that order. LOTS of other things too.
2006-11-01 15:22:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's this simple... meet each other needs!!!!!!
pick his top 10 needs and meet them and he should do the same for you.
My wife doesn't meet any of mine so I am iling for the big D as soon as I sell the house!
2006-11-01 17:58:21 · answer #10 · answered by Mindlessfun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋