2006-12-01 16:31:18 · 12 answers · asked by missprissy1004 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Similar ideas on what marriage means, whether or not you will have children and how you will raise them. A compatible sense of humor is a must. Similar interests are very helpful. Respect for each other is another must. Don't go into it thinking you'll change the other one after you're married. What you see is what you get. And never take the other one for granted. My husband and I still say please and thank you to each other. He opens doors for me and I always thank him.
2006-12-01 16:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by PDY 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Willingness to compromise and grow together in the relationship. However, it is almost impossible to compromise on certain major life goals like having children. If one person really wants them and the other does not, that would be a major problem. I really like the work of researcher John Gottman on marriage. His books are in all the major bookstores if you want to browse. I wish you all the best.
2006-12-01 16:36:29 · answer #2 · answered by cotopaximary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be equally yolked...ie similar family backgrounds, educational levels, belief systems, morals, socioeconomic status and values. These all play a huge part in the marriage and how communication is handled! Communication and compromise are major players as well both parties must be equally giving!
2006-12-01 18:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by Dre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their level of maturity, being respectful of each other and having the ability to compromise. Love of course is a given, but without the other stuff, even love can fade.
2006-12-01 16:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by Momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should both be interested in what the other wants in your relationship. Be sensitive to their emotions. Don't put them down or embarrass them in public.
It helps to have a healthy sex life, but if you don't, you can work that out if you truly love each other.
2006-12-01 16:49:12 · answer #5 · answered by hummer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great question,sorry I can't answer that cause it hasn't worked for me in the past
2006-12-01 22:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by want2wild 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good communication an finding that best friend in each other.
2006-12-01 16:35:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ability to problem solve together in any situation.
2006-12-01 16:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by smartie_pantalones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maturity. First and foremost
2006-12-01 16:32:55 · answer #9 · answered by lefty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
friendship and kindness
love and graciousness
respect for one another in all things
TRUST
2006-12-01 16:34:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋