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1. Men and women are not alike at all. They think, speak, dream and plan differently. Don’t expect your partner to be or think like you.
2. If you want or need something tell them. Don’t hint at it or expect them to somehow know.
3. You will both be strong at different times. This is one of the best gifts you both will get.
4. Pick your battles carefully. Side with whoever it’s more important to. If she really wants green walls in the bathroom and you can live with them go with the green walls.
5. Words can not be taken back once they are said. Be very careful what you say to each other.
6. You will be tested. Not in the big ways that you think, but in everyday living. Always choose each other’s best interests.
7. Spend time together alone. It’s hard making time, but making each other a priority will strengthen your bond.
8. Say I love you to your partner at least 5 times a day and mean it, even when times are tough.
9. Be positive when talking about each other. It never feels good to have your faults constantly pointed out by someone you love. Be careful even when venting to friends.
10. Touch often. A hug and a kiss go a long way. Physical contact connects us on deep levels.
Great advice here!
For me, the key is understanding that men do not think like we do. Once you get that, you are going to be just fine.
I’ve found that serving each other makes a huge difference. Also, love your idea of always saying i love you.
These are all so true. I wish all couples knew these before marriage!
Those are definitely some things to know about having a happy marriage! I’ve been happily married for 13 years and I couldn’t be any happier!
These are all great tips that are actually spot on! If you show you spouse every day you care and how you care then you will always have a great marriage. Communication is HUGE!!
You really nailed it with several of your tips. My husband and I have learned over the years how hurtful words can be and try to say I am sorry pretty quickly after saying them.
These are great tips for happy marriages. #5 and #9 especially I try to remember, and they go hand in hand!
These are definitely key! It’s always important to keep the lines of communication completely open.
This is a great post. I have friends that are about to get married and this will be perfect for them to read. Number one is a big one.
It is so important to get to spend time together alone. Date nights are a great way to reconnect when life gets so busy. This is a great post.
These are all really great tips for a happy marriage. It is important to realize that men and women think differently.
My husband has been pretty sick the past few weeks. He’s recovering (and I’m paranoid about it spreading), so he’s been kind of isolated. It’s crazy how disconnected I feel without the quick hugs. :/
Great things to remember every day as we get caught up in the mundane.
Awh. Such great tips. Love is hard and finding that spark after all those years is even harder. Just team work and never giving up is the key.
Spending time together alone with my husband is a commodity. I love it and do find it refreshes our relationship.
Great post and I have to agree that these tips are essential to having a happy marriage. Hard work always pays off.
Yes, these are the secrets to a happy marriage. My husband and i have been married for 27 years. It’s hard work, but very rewarding.
This is a great post. My husband and I are not alike at all. Which is ok because we balance each other out.