i just got married, i am happy, its good all the way around.
2007-03-05 02:39:02 · 25 answers · asked by soto_a81 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Communication, love, respect and trust, you have to have all of these and practice them on a dialy basis no matter how hard it gets.
2007-03-05 02:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by Celeste P 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Never stop treating each other as u do right now. As the years go by, so many couples stop putting in the effort they did at the beginning. All those things that made u fall in love with the person slowly stop because people get too comfortable and think it is no longer needed. How many people do u hear say the same thing........."I remember when..............." Don't stop leaving love notes, or sexy texts, or saying I love you, or telling her she is beautiful and special. If everyone did that we wouldn't have such a high divorce rate. Keep it fun and loving and exciting and u will have have a marriage that lasts forever.
2007-03-05 10:51:06 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We've been happily married 36 years, and I guarantee you, some of the key elements of a successful relationship - married or otherwise - are:
1) A long list of common interests; things you both enjoy doing TOGETHER as opposed to separate interests and separate groups of friends.
2) A lot of tolerance for each other's differences. As much as you share in common, you're still going to rub one another wrong from time to time. Be mature and deal with it. Separate the small $h!t from the serious stuff.
3) A sense of compromise; so that you can work out your problems with a minimum of emotional trauma. It's marital negotiation.
4) A sense of sympathy and forgiveness. You're both going to screw up on occasion. You need to be able to forgive, forget, and move on with the relationship.
2007-03-05 11:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love, trust and honesty helps. Taking the good with the bad, for there will be bad times. Learn that early on, and how to deal with them. Stay close, and keep a relationship. Do not keep lost in the world of today, the hassle and tussle.Stay open with each other, keep nothing end, talk about it, work it out. I hope your happiness last. Mine did for 32 years, then I lost him. I hope you have so many happy years too. Good Luck and God Bless.
2007-03-05 11:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by PEPPER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes a marriage last forever? Unselfishness! Both of you should live your lives to give, one to another, in every aspect of your marriage. That's really what it boils down to. You each are there to lift the other UP and to support each other, so watch your words carefully in the years to come. It takes two to make a marriage of a lifetime. I hope you chose well in who you married. :)
2007-03-05 11:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by TPhi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GOD. If God is not at the center of a marriage, each person tends to focus on themself. (The honeymoon stage will NOT last forever; you will need something more to get you through the lifetime that you promised one another, especially the "worse" of "for better or worse", because it WILL come along eventually.) A relationship with God will help you through the toughest times and bless you through the best of times!
Congratulations, and best wishes for a long happy life together!
2007-03-05 10:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Romans 8:28 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Love, Friendship, Communication, Respect, Honesty, Commitment and Patience.
2007-03-05 10:46:03 · answer #7 · answered by QT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you'll get several answers to your question! I think it takes several things to make a marriage last.....respect for each other, knowing that the road won't always be easy...but accepting that and working through things, give and take....everyone has bad days......just have to go with the flow sometimes. Forgiveness...maybe for harsh words/acts.....sometimes we say things to hurt ...when we're angry or hurt. Communication...always be willing to discuss things......never never never assume!!! Never give up.....even when things look hopeless! Love is worth fighting for and giving up is too easy! Have been married 21 years as of last Aug......best of luck to you and your bride!
2007-03-05 10:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by Lovinlife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 3 things that make a marriage last or @ the very least are extremely important:
1. communication
2. no money issues
3. good sex
Never go to bed mad at each other, never argue in front of the kids, discuss everything, women - don't nag, men - don't ignore women when they complain. Do things together, guys -don't forget the romance (flowers etc), same thing for girls (it's ok 2 give your guy flowers).
2007-03-05 10:52:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The one thing that helps a marriage last is realizing that life is not perfect. You will have ups and downs but if you work through those your life will be so much better.
2007-03-05 10:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communication, Trust, Respect, and Admiration...
For obvious reasons, you need all this.. But Admiration, I think is key. You should always admire your significant other. Otherwise, the spark gets lost. Ohh, and always make sure neither of you get lost by the others ways. You are individuals, don't turn into one person.
2007-03-05 10:50:00 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋