What does a successful marriage mean to you?
2006-11-05 15:19:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Marriage is a partnership between the two individuals. It requires a lot of work to keep it going. It requires good communication and a lot of personal involvement to keep it going.
I don't mean to make it sound like it is unpleasant. A good marriage involves intimacy, shared laughter, and a special bond between the partners that no one can separate.
2006-11-05 15:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think Volleyball Mom has the right idea and I take it a little further. First there will be things you two do with the children. Second there needs to be time you continue to do with each other. Be sure you are connected with common interests to do things together. Whether it be going out to dinner, show, play, or any event that allows you that special time as a couple. One of the nice things to do is to go to a resort or location where bed and breakfasts places are common. Nice hot tubs, nice comfortable rooms with a nearby common room to be with other guests to read or have conversations. The personal touch away from home. Spouse interests that are mutual could be traveling, sightseeing, including visiting historic places. Hiking and sport activities being golf, or cross-country skiing. (down hill too) As Volley Ball Mom put it so well, when the kids are gone the two of you can still continue the closeness. If you try harder at those things your marriage will flow after the children go, and you will understand how a great, long and happy marriage happens......
2016-03-19 04:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sucessful marriage consists of trust, honesty and communication. It means working out problems when the need arises. Being able to stick together when times get tough and being able to talk to each other without the fear of repercussions.
It's a 50/50 relationship but sometimes one gives more than the other and thats okay because eventually it will be the other way. Its a lot of work and if your not prepared to go through all of the bad times along with the good times, then don't get married.
2006-11-05 15:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by Barb 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband lights up the room when he walks in it. It feels like I am holding my breath until I see him walk through the door. My day feels like it begins when he gets home. I hope I have another 75 years on this earth but it breaks my heart because that does not seem long enough to be married to him. We have been married a while so it is not still the honeymoon stage. I just love him and I know he loves me. That is a successful marriage.
2006-11-05 17:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trust. Freedom. Loyalty. Love. Chemistry. Understanding. Moral beliefs.
2006-11-05 15:24:27 · answer #5 · answered by tangerine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a marriage built on love and respect for each's privacy.
2006-11-05 15:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when you are married for so many years and grow together.
when you learn to overcome most downs together and that makes a stronger glue in the marriage.
when you both are seniors and enjoying life with a smile togther at senior outings/ or just together in general.
when you both are always holding hands when all grey and wrinkled with a smile. :)
2006-11-05 15:33:07 · answer #7 · answered by beachgirl90 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the surface, and to outsiders, it's "Happiness ever after."
In reality, it is dealing with endless issues, and dealing with them as friends, utilizing the best of each others strengths.
2006-11-05 15:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love, honesty, and respect, but hey, what do I know, I'm on the road to divorce....
2006-11-05 15:52:18 · answer #9 · answered by FearDragons 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means i am the most succesful person than Bill Gates!!
Its not something easy to achieve even by billionaires!!!
2006-11-05 15:23:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋