Lasting Marriage Tips

The Perfect Love

A lasting marriage is when two people promise to love each other through the good times and the bad, the triumphs and setbacks. Here are some tips that a couple can do to achiever their goals.

1. Marriage is about a couple dealing with all problems together. The couple has to be open and honest with  one another since often these problems affect both of them.


2. There will be things that may not be of interest to only one person. But by being open minded and showing some enthusiasm, it will always be a game for two.


3. A partner will not always share the same views about certain issues. Should conflict arise, one should respect the opinion of the other regarding the matter and try to understand the point of view of the other person.  


4. When special occasions are not been celebrated as elaborately as they once were, it would be nice to surprise your partner with flowers and gifts from time to time. This does not have to happen just at Christmas, and birthdays or anniversaries but just for the sake of doing surprising your partner.


5. Fights happen sometimes over the smallest things. The couple should resolve these quickly, preferably before going to bed. If possible the issue should not be revisited.


6. One should always be proud of his or her partner. This can be done by telling others   things that the other partner has accomplished and how proud you are of those accomplishments.


7. Participate in activities such as sports or hobbies that both people enjoy. You should make time for getting more and more intimate with one another. Sex is a key element that keeps the marriage alive since this is something both can enjoy.


8. There is only so much that two people can do to make the marriage work. Both should pray and ask for guidance from God to be able to face the challenges ahead and be thankful for the gifts and blessings that the almighty has bestowed on them.

Marriage is not the day that's celebrated when two individuals became a couple. It is what happens in the succeeding days and years when both have to work hard to succeed in their partnership.

Happy Marriage Advice

Being Merry in Marriage

Many couples enter marriage with fairytale hopes "and they live happily ever after" fantasy. But in reality, it takes so much more than a stylish wedding dress and an expensive wedding ring to end up “happily ever after”.

Staying fulfilled in a marriage requires both effort and passion pf each partner. Many couples start to lose passion after their honeymoon, and this should not be the case. Here is some advice on how to stay happy in the sacred union of souls.

1) Don't rely on assumptions and expectations
There is nothing wrong with making assumptions and expectations, however, bear in mind that many times, assumptions stay as assumptions and expectations are hard to meet. Remember that marriage is the acceptance of a person for who he/she is. Marriages are decayed by hurt brought about by lofty expectations. There's nothing wrong with cutting each other some slack whenever expectations are not met.

2) Express yourself
There's nothing wrong in saying "I love you." People go about their daily lives without noticing how seldom they say "I love you" to the persons they love. When people are young, they wait for a long time to say these three words to someone. Do not hesitate to use the three little words “I love you!”.

Asking for forgiveness is one of the most difficult things to do. Saying "I'm sorry" is often as seldom said as "I love you." Saying sorry relieves tension for both parties and keeps the communication line open and unclouded by resentment or hatred.

Giving a compliment to your partner every day would brighten your relationship and give it an overall positive feeling. A simple "you look wonderful, honey" would really mean a lot.

3) Don't forget yourself
A person cannot love another if he/she cannot love himself/herself. Self-pampering and spending time alone once in a while is a healthy practice inside a relationship. Having time for oneself gives a person a chance to reflect and think of ways to be better inside the relationship.

4) Keep the fire burning
No one will argue that an active sex life will help keep a happy marriage. When couples openly talk about preferences and dislikes, it helps them bond in making love. Being a little playful and creative in love making may also make a difference.

Being happy in marriage takes effort from the couple but it should not be stripped of its fun. As the song goes, "and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." Be merry in marriage!