For the married or remarried, any comments? What is your secret of having a successful marriage?
2007-02-12 13:45:37 · 14 answers · asked by dtmc542006 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
There's a saying that familiarity breeds contempt, after long years being married, don't you get bored with your spouse? For those who are happily married, Best Wishes.
2007-02-14 14:02:31 · update #1
My husband and I have been happily married for almost 32 years. We took our marriage vows very seriously, and when we promised to be faithful and true and loyal to each other, we meant it. We've never had trust issues, we work together as a team for the benefit of the family, and we don't feel the need to be together all the time. He has his interests, and I have mine. We spend time apart as well as together. The key to a happy marriage is trust, working together, and him doing his own thing (golf..LOL) and me doing mine.
2007-02-19 08:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by educator1953 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I am only married two years this week, but we are very happy. Sometimes grossly happy, but we do argue occasionally. I think that all healthy relationships should disagree sometimes. You need contrast in a marriage. One key thing that I find VERY important (atleast to me) is never, ever fight over money. It is not worth it, because no matter how much you have, you will always want more, so it will never be enough. Don't blame one spouse for you financial difficulty. You are a team that works together, not against each other. And always, no matter how busy you are with work, the kids and the house, MAKE TIME for eachother. Even if it is 5 minutes for a hug and a kiss, do it, and tell them you love the often. Just looking at my husband across the room, makes my heart swell so much I think it may burst, and it aint the newlywed stuff, we have been together pretty much since 1999, with a couple breaks, and we have 2 kids, 4yrs and 6 mos, so we don't have time for that honeymoon crap, never did. The key to an endless happy marriage is just loving eachother, even if every now and then you don't really like eachother.
2007-02-18 13:12:02 · answer #2 · answered by veachypoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We've been married 8 years and are truly happy. Our secret: being open and honest about everything. Communication is key. We try not to argue, and when we do, we don't yell. And, plenty of date time (even if it has to be at home after our daughter is asleep) is great... and I'm sure you know that plenty of awesome sex is a part of being happily married, too :)
2007-02-12 14:04:25 · answer #3 · answered by bgirl79 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm happily married. Married for 35 years and we split 8 years ago. We're still married and the last 8 years have made me very happy.
2007-02-12 13:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes I am .I've been married for 14 years and feel like I just fell in love with her.I wasn't the greatest husband for a while but when I realized that she was my reason for being I let her know every day how beautiful she is and how much I love her.Pay back has been thousandfold!!
2007-02-12 13:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by mercury9501 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know my husband 22 years and he keeps me laughing everyday and not only that he still has a few surprises for me. I do the same for him. I love to see him shake his head and laugh or the silly sounds he makes. Him being himself, how could every be bored. Our secret is honesty and friendship. We don't always get along and we fight, but compromise and the willingness to make sacrifices for and with each other is what has been our survival kit. I watched my parents' marriage(it wasn't pretty) and knew I didn't ever want to have that. I have worked hard to make sure that I didn't end up that way, but your spouse has to be willing to work along. Without doing it together, it will never work.
Good luck!
2007-02-18 07:38:11 · answer #6 · answered by Diane T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-01-28 13:01:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overall, happily married for over 10 years. Sure, we have our up and down moments, but still glad I am married. The secret? Always working on communication and intimacy (sexual and non-sexual).
2007-02-12 13:49:08 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Smooth 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm happily married...who knows if spouse is?! haha. married 17 years next month. Secret? Hmmm......Don't take yourself too seriously. Have your own interests. And always make time for "FUN" ;)
2007-02-12 13:52:10 · answer #9 · answered by Chef Susy--Cookin it up! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I love my wife with all my heart. She really is my other half. Sure we get annoyed with one another at times, but that's how people are.
We've been married six years.
2007-02-12 13:49:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋