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Monday, November 15, 2010

10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage Part 1

Having a happy marriage doesn’t necessarily come easily just because you love each other.  While love is very important in a marriage sometimes it just isn’t enough and you have to work at your marriage just like any other relationship.  Open communication and careful consideration of each others feelings are two of the emotional aspects that are key to a happy marriage.  Even more mundane details such a household responsibilities and financial understanding can factor into the state of the marriage.  It is imperative to understand that a marriage is a multi-faceted relationship that needs to be nurtured in all of its capacities in order to be successful. 

Being willing to make sacrifices is one secret to a happy marriage.  Both partners in the marriage must be prepared to put their partner’s happiness ahead of their own from time to time for the marriage to truly work.  If either partner is completely self centered and unwilling to make sacrifices it will create resentment in the marriage.  At times the sacrifices may be big but most often it’s the smaller things that matter most.  Even preparing a dish that you don’t like but that you know your spouse likes lets your partner know that you care and are willing to put their happiness first at times. 

While making sacrifices is important in a happy marriage, it is also important to sometimes do things that are just for you.  It’s great to have a lot of common interests but it’s also essential to have some things that you enjoy doing on your own.  Having some separate activities gives you a little time away from your partner once in awhile and gives you a chance realize how much you miss them when you are apart.  It also gives you an opportunity to explore things on your own and prevents boredom in the relationship.

Another secret to a happy marriage is to maintain an intimate and affectionate relationship.  Sharing physical closeness will keep your marriage happy.  Even small gestures such as hugs or holding hands give you the opportunity to reconnect with your spouse on a daily basis.

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Finances can cause a great deal of stress in a marriage so it is important to do your best to ensure that you do not allow your financial situation to destroy your marriage.  When financial concerns arise it is important to discuss the problems so that both partners are aware of what is going on and to work on establishing a budget together.  Working together on this issue will make sure that neither partner feels left out of the decision making process and neither partner bears the stress of worrying about finances on their own. 

Sharing household responsibilities is another secret to a happy marriage.  If either partner feels as though they are taking on too much responsibility in the household it can lead to resentment.  Not only does sharing these responsibilities prevent resentment but it also gives the couple an opportunity to work as a team which strengthens their bond.  Both partners need to take an active role in completing household chores and let their partner know if they are beginning to feel overburdened. 
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