“Please” and “Thank You”- The Magic Words to a Happy Marriage
When a couple has been married a long time, they sometimes start to take each other for granted. The words “please” and “thank you” and other forms of common courtesy become a thing of the past. However, lack of courtesy should not be taken lightly – even in a happy…
Happy Marriage Tip: Train Yourself to See Your Spouse’s Strengths
When you are around your spouse all the time, it is easy to nit-pick their flaws. Issues that were just mildly annoying in the honeymoon stage become major roadblocks to a happy marriage. You stop acknowledging their strengths and start nagging them about their weaknesses. The key to a healthy…
What Does True Partnership Look Like In Marriage?
One of the perks of being married is having a life partner who is just as committed to making the marriage work as you are. Unfortunately, not all couples enjoy a true partnership. In a true partnership, both husband and wife can express themselves without fear of judgment, work together…
Becoming More Compatible With Your Spouse – Tips for a Happy Marriage
Compatibility is highly overrated and misunderstood. Many people believe that compatibility is what determines whether or not a couple will have a happy marriage. They believe that it is something that you have and not something that you can work towards. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Compatibility…
Are you a Good Companion and Life Partner to your Spouse?
Companionship is one of the main reasons why people get married. In fact, it’s probably one of the reasons why you got married. But, have you ever stopped to think whether you are a good companion or life partner to your spouse? There are many people who are married but…
Staying True to Your Marriage Vows – Marriage Tips
When you got married you vowed to “love, honor and cherish” your spouse “for better or for worse”, “in sickness and in health”, “in poverty and in wealth”, “forsaking all others” till death do you part. You made a lifelong commitment before family, friends and God that extends beyond any…
Love and Marriage: Can You Love Your Spouse Too Much?
Love and marriage go hand in hand. In fact, love is one of the main reasons why people get married so it’s difficult for most people to imagine a situation where their love for their spouse might be “too much.” However, such situations do exist. It is possible to love…
Helping Your Kids Adjust to Your Second Marriage
Getting remarried after being widowed can be exciting and unsettling at the same time. This is especially true when kids are involved. Kids often need a lot of reassurance and help in order to adjust to and accept the changes that come with a second marriage. Here are some essential ways…
Navigating Cultural Differences in Marriage – Advice for Newlyweds
Dealing with cultural differences in a new marriage is a lot easier when you are armed with the right marriage advice for newlyweds. Here is some of that advice Intercultural marriages have become commonplace in today’s society. It is no longer out of the ordinary for people of different ethnicities…
How to Come Up With Good Gift Ideas for Your Wife or Husband
Finding the perfect gift for your wife or husband isn’t necessarily hard, but it requires a bit of research and creativity. You can’t just go with the first thing that comes to your mind; you need good gift ideas that show your spouse that you actually put some thought into…