Tips to Sustain A Happy Marriage

 Advices to Sustain a Happy Marriage

Tips to Sustain A Happy Marriage

·         Liking/ Likability

Probably the most important aspect of being happy in a relationship is liking your spouse. People think they have to marry someone they really love. Although I agree that it is important to love your spouse, liking that person is 10 times more important for a strong marriage. To like someone means to spend a lot of time with them, to have similar interests, to think the same way most of the time, to be on the same page, to enjoy each other's company, to be at peace with each other. Feeling and understanding that person is the best of you - that you really like yourself when you are with that person.

 

·         Respect

It is very difficult to love someone if you do not respect that person. On the other hand, if you admire your spouse professionally and personally, and you admire your way of life, it creates attraction, passion and interest in staying connected. Ask yourself, do I value my spouse? Am I proud of this or that? Do I have a high opinion of it? If you answered yes, I think you and your spouse are very happy.

 

·         Trust

In a realistic relationship, no one is insecure about the other person's commitment. Both people believe that they can trust each other. They trust each other professionally, as well as each other's ability to make good decisions and maintain high standards and values. The pair work as a team, and each is sure to have the other's back.

 

·         Talk openly

Communication style is more important than the level of commitment, personality traits or predicting which couples will be happy. Healthy couples do not avoid conflict, but they know how to keep the lines of communication open. Happy couples know that the best conversation takes place without interruption of phone, tablet and laptop.

 

·         Eat together

Families who eat together live together. The dinner table is a place for couples and their family members to connect and nurture, both physically and spiritually. Eating healthy food together at a table not only encourages good family nutrition but also provides a regular, sacred space for conversation and laughter.

 

·         Endure the physical change

As your partner and you get older together, you'll both grow up and change - and since you're so comfortable together, you can be quick to point out flaws in each other. But, if you want your happy relationship to last, you should never mention stretch marks, beer belly or bald spot. No matter how old or wrinkled you both are, the answer is "How do I look?" It's always: "You look beautiful (and I love you)."