Zoom 66 - Preparing And Planning For Marriage
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Advice For A Happy Marriage
Some people may think that advice for a happy marriage can be a
bit obvious, but if that's the case why are there so many unhappy
marriages? It can be very hard to focus on the big picture when you
are on the inside of a long term relationship, so hopefully these tips
can rejuvenate your marriage.
Advice for a happy marriage 1-
Communicate. A marriage is nothing without communication-and
that doesn't mean arguing and snapping at each other all the time-
that's not real communication. Communication means switching the
TV off for once and sitting down and talking over your day, or
letting your partner know in a direct way when there is a problem. A
marriage is rarely harmed by some good direct communication.
Advice for a happy marriage 2-
Admit when things are wrong. During a serious relationship it can
be very easy to let yourself gloss over things and make believe that
everything will be okay. In truth though, if you do this you aren't
being true to yourself, your partner, or your marriage. Problems in
marriages are like snowballs rolling down a hill-it's easier to stop
them early. Again, the easiest way to do this when a problem does
arise is by simple communication between you both.
Advice for a happy marriage 3-
Know the difference between falling in love and maintaining a
loving relationship. Falling in love can often be like being
intoxicated, the subject of your love can do no wrong and all
different areas of your brain are impaired due to your
preoccupation with them. Unfortunately, this state rarely lasts past
the first few years of marriage, so in many cases it's necessary to
work together at maintaining a healthy and loving relationship.
Advice for a happy marriage 4-
Put a little karmic theory into your marriage-you get what you give,
so if you do everything you can to make your partner happy, the
chances are they will step up their efforts to make you happy. The
more effort you expend making your partner understand how much
they mean to you, the more likely it is for them to reciprocate.
Advice for a happy marriage 5-
Learn that mending a relationship doesn't mean mending your
partner. A marriage includes you both, and so any issues or
situations always include both of you. You can't fix things by
modifying the behaviour of one person, it has to be a team effort.
People aren't like animals, and you shouldn't have to “marriage
train” your partner into making you happy. It's not fair on them, and
it's not fair on you.
This advice for a good marriage can really help in the tough times,
so I hope it helps you if you need it. Check out the links below for
great info on fixing your marriage and more.
