2007-06-06 05:12:54 · 16 answers · asked by Proud mother! 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Trust, faith and shared goals...and remember to have fun with each other and have your own platonic friends/life outside of your marriage as well.
2007-06-06 05:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by barrydalmi 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey Marsh,
Good question, I would say it is understanding your spouse and taking the time to do that. Understanding equals loving that person completely.
My husband and I have been married over an year and we've had our rough patches and still do at times, however, going through the struggle has helped us understand one another. He knows what bothers me and I am fully aware of what bothers him and the same goes with our likes/loves. We respect eachothers space and have Faith that this marriage is meant and that we ain goin nowhere - cuz whatever happens we're gonna stick it out to the end.
Marriage is NOT like dating - fcuk that! ..lol..it's something grand and I am VERY thankful that I am married to the sweetest man in the world. =)
The best thing that I can say about my husband is that every morning when we first wake up he grabs me and snuggles with me for atleast an hour and says 'I love you' and then 'your soo BEAUTIFUl' and seeing his smile I KNOW how much he means it and that starts my day off on the most perfect note - the whole day I have this smile on my face knowing that I am loved.
2007-06-06 12:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
grandparents are the best ones to ask this to, not the internet.
but I have been married for 17yr.
treat each other with respect, honesty and compassion and always communicate- talk to each other not others. and before marriage ask how much sex the other likes, how many children, how much personal space, how much time is spent with their families, if each is willing to help with the household chores, do you keep the finances separate or combine them? just some of the questions people get divorce over. how much time is spent at work and how much work brought home, how do they like to spend their free time. make sure you know these answers and more before getting married. and don't accept vague answers get the direct answers.
2007-06-06 12:23:16 · answer #3 · answered by cats3inhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Communication, mutual respect, and above all honesty.
I don't mean you have to tell him you were looking at the construction worker downtown briefly...lol
A good marriage takes work and compromise. Don't expect your partner to read your mind. Sometimes you need to do things just because it would please the other person. It doesn't mean you should go against strong beliefs and morals though and the other person should respect that.
You WANT your marriage to be strong and healthy. that's a good start!
Best of luck to you.
2007-06-06 12:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by Bethany I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two things that create most of the problems in a marrage are money and sex.
The secret to have a loving & healthy marrage is you need lots of both.
2007-06-06 12:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Honesty
2) Respect
3) Honesty
4)Giving
5)Honesty
6)Caring
7)Honesty
8)Loving
2007-06-06 12:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
understanding each other works a lot. also communication is the key to having a great relationship. and respect is a priority do not yell at each other and call each other names because that is loosing respect for each other. and love each other everyday like it was the last. i have been married for 5 months and trust me it is a wonderful challenge to be with the one you love. good luck. and god bless.
2007-06-06 12:23:16 · answer #7 · answered by Lovable ♥♥♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back in time to 1940 and try there. Divorce rate is like 60% now so the odds are against you and it will be even worse in another 10 years.
Look at even the name of this forum.Not "Marriage" but "Marriage and Divorce"....
2007-06-06 12:33:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would start off with never go to bed not speaking.
always be best friends
Do everything together and enjoy every moment of it.
TRY not to keep secrets from each other
always communicate
never lie
lots of touching and snuggling
compliment each other
cater to each others needs
share responsibilities
never hurt each others feelings
trust
and lots of sexxxxxxx
2007-06-06 12:19:07 · answer #9 · answered by HEAVEN 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
at least pretend to like each other. works for me
whoever gave me a thumbs down, is obviously not married. probably someone who doesnt have anybody, living with like 50 cats and telling people how to live their lives. keep dreamin!
Bottom line: marriage is hard work, being compassionate, honest, nice, sweet and all those "imaginative" virtues wont get you anywhere and they certainly are not realistic
2007-06-06 12:18:34 · answer #10 · answered by Jahpson 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋