What can make marriage last until the end of time?

Answer 1

Respect and honesty is key.
Focus on solving the problem instead of winning the argument;
Listen with an open mind to make sure you understand what your spouse means instead of launching into an unnecessary argument;
Explain yourself if you feel you have been misunderstood;
Respect each other’s opinion, even if you can’t find an immediate solution to the problem;
Spend time discussing problems and issues you each think are important;
Be quick to forgive, quick to forget;
Be sincere. Your words may say one thing, but your body language may convey something completely different;
Don’t talk in code. Say what you mean, and say it respectfully;
Don’t go to sleep before resolving a conflict;
Don’t talk to your spouse in a rude, disparaging way;
Don’t criticize your spouse in front of others;
Don’t let anger cloud your judgment about the proper way to speak to and treat your spouse;
Don’t start arguments based on things that happened long ago;
Don’t assume that your spouse is personally attacking you just because he or she disagrees with you.
Treat your spouse like your best friend or most important colleague.
Don’t expect to get more from your spouse than you give of yourself.
Don’t lose your sense of humor; have fun with your spouse.
Don’t demean your spouse in public or in private.
Learn to listen, learn to hear.
Learn to argue respectfully.
Look for resolution rather than victory.
Assess your own mistakes and acknowledge them.
When you apologize, mean it, and sound like it. Be short on blame and long on forgiveness.
Be willing to change your opinions and attitudes.
Look at changes in your life as an opportunity to grow.
Don’t try to change your spouse; accept your spouse “as is.”

Answer 2

Abbey:
That there is the ULTIMATE question that alot of divorcee's would love to know the secret to, and even more unhappily married couples! I think a happy marriage requires ALOT of things; a few of them being: A high level of compatability, deep rooted friendship between the tow of you....one BIG one in my book is the ability to face adversity & obstacles together AS A TEAM. Especially money troubles. Financial issues are one of the biggest causes for divorce. If you can ride out the hard times together & keep each-other smiling, then that is a true test of your mettle as a couple. Working together & taking all the tough days that life throws at you in stride is what I feel makes a marriage last. That, and a willingness on both ends to contribute & help out w/ the family & home.

Answer 3

Don't fight over small stupid stuff, let it roll off and die in the dirt. Um...be considerate and kind, look at every disagreement from both sides and try to see why he or she is so upset.
Make the decision to discuss everything big or small before doing it, like don't go out and buy a $120 bedspread when you have 3 bills that still aren't paid. Don't be selfish!
If you already have kids create a day or time for just you and your spouse to sit down and have some quite time, even if it's after the kids go to bed and you can sit outside and have a beer talking.
Be honest with yourself and spouse, if something happens don't be afraid to tell the other one regardless if you think you know the outcome.
Tell each other you love em each day at least three times a day so they know you still care regardless of how bad your day was.

Answer 4

1) Good understanding
2) Speak out & discuss issues with each other
3) Little bit of privacy (like personal diary)
4) Avoid negative answers

These r the secrets of a healthy marriage

Answer 5

Nothing. People don't live that long.

However if the relationship is strong in honesty, trust, and committment, then it has a very good chance of lasting until at least one of the parties leaves this earth.

Answer 6

Understanding

Answer 7

Commitment! I'm seeing that the majority of people getting married are young and don't really vallue the "meaning" of marriage...since they can just leave and find someone new...
I think that is what is missing now a days....

Answer 8

I don't do marriage well. But have talked to many that have and do. One word is a stand out. "Forgiveness" for all the little things, big things and even infidelity.

Answer 9

Marriage doesn't last until the end of time. The preacher said "till death do you part" Then I'm FREEEEEEEE!

Answer 10

Honestly, compromising, communication, being spontaneous at times, and constantly mixing up same old routine.