What is your secret for surviving marriage?

Question

and don't say avoiding it, because even though that is a helpful tip, it's a little late for that!

Answer 1

Loving the person you marry, and also LIKING them!

Play... tease... laugh... show affection.....

If you get really angry at them, stop & ask yourself how you would feel if you were never allowed to see them, ever again.... that will calm you down....

Answer 2

"Couples who play together, stay together."

It's been said a million times, but that's because it is the truth. As long as you share common interests and take a time-out from life every now and then... you'll be fine. If you have kids, grab a babysitter for the weekend and explore a nearby city that you've never been to (or would like to know more about).

Any little outing will do. Try something new that you both have always wanted to do. You can laugh at your mistakes and applaud your successes. Trust me, it will keep the romance alive. :-)

Answer 3

The secret is that both people have to agree to stick it out no matter what. The question: "when two people really love each other, when do they get to the point where 'enough is enough?' is a good place to start. Both people have to believe that when true love is involved, you never reach that place. Just because you fight doesn't mean that you aren't right together. FIghting and disagreeing are normal parts of a relationship. Communication and honesty are also key elements. You can't expect your partner to read your mind. Voice your insecurities and worries. Your partner will be glad you told them and they do care!

Answer 4

I guess I am fortunate. I married my best friend and we have a wonderful relationship. I can tell him anything without fear. I can be myself around him. We love eachother unconditionally. With us, marriage comes easy...no work or survival at all. The 5 kids we have is the challenge!!!!
My first marriage was awful. I am blessed to have found my soulmate. I think that is the key....finding the right one,communicating and truly loving eachother even all the faults and flaws.

Good question!!!!

Answer 5

there is no secret you just have to work on it all marriages are different nobody can help you only you and your partner can do that but one bit of advise is to talk not shout through any problems that may arise as my mother and father have been married for 43 years and good luck.
would also say have your own space

Answer 6

Separate bedroom here also, I enjoy sleeping without getting elbowed in the back for messing up the bed.
You either have to have a lot of love or a lot of patience. Only two factors for surviving it.

Answer 7

The secret for surviving marriage is to not to have secrets. and share all of you passionately.
Best of luck.
Selfless love is the one that you need to learn.

Answer 8

Well.. sorry.. I have avoided it.

I'd like to think though if one day (and I stress again that I avoid it) I actually did it.. I'd try real hard to be compassionate and sensitive to his needs and do what he expects in return for his love and protection. Since we know that is a pipe dream, let me just stress that when i die.. I'm marrying Elvis.

Answer 9

Never lose your sense of humor, always be able to apologize if you are wrong and have date night once a week.

Married 16 years.

Answer 10

Loving, unconditionally will bring unbridled love and passion. Give all that you have in every area of your relationship because you love them, and don't give thought to what you get in return....As unconditional love is giving without thought of what you get in return. Try this, watch and see the magical changes that will appear in your relationship. It is miraculous.
Good Luck to you
Blessings