8 Tips to a Happier Marriage

Following This Advice Will Help Keep Your Marriage Fresh and Exciting Too

By Rebecka Whitlock, published Mar 16, 2006
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Do you envy the couples who seem to have the perfect, happy marriages? No need to be envious, you can have one too. These couples are in no way perfect, probably not even happier, but they know how to keep their marriage fresh and exciting. Following these 8 tips below, will help keep your marriage fresh and exciting too.

Remember?
Let’s start with remembering your spouse when you first started dating. Do you remember the way he/she gave you butterflies the first time you kissed? Perhaps you remember something special about your spouse, that made you decide right then and there, that you were going to marry him/her. Next time you see your spouse, take a moment to remember something special about them. You will find yourself all giddy again, and glad you did get married. Try to do this each time you see him/her. You will love the results, and so will your spouse.

Do Something Together
Make plans to do something together. If you don’t have the same interests, let your spouse choose something they want to do together first. So what if it isn’t something you really want to do. Go and don’t complain. Next time it is your choice. Make this a weekly, family thing, do not skip out on your spouse, and have fun. If you have kids, find a sitter, or take them along. Perhaps, take the kids along every other time. Either way, just enjoy your time together.

Compliment
Compliment your spouse on a daily basis. Men and women alike love to be complimented. It shows you are paying attention when you compliment your wife’s new haircut, and the way it frames it her beautiful face. Ladies, be sure and tell your husband you can tell they have been working out. Do not wait until your spouse ask you for that compliment, surprise them with it out of the blue. Make it a point to do this daily, even if you just tell them they look nice today.

Takeaways
  • Compliment your spouse on a daily basis.
  • Always be considerate of your spouse.
  • Give your spouse space.
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Start going 2 church. A real happining church. This is what me and my guy did and we made the greatest friends. the jealousy will stop and the fun will begin! good luck!!

Posted on 02/11/2008 at 1:02:14 PM

 
Nicely written!

Posted on 01/16/2008 at 9:01:38 AM

 
i have been with my boyfriend for over 3 months now, at first he was really funny and nothing could go wrong, now he has no sense of humour and is so serious and jelous about everything i do, i can never seem to do anything to make him happy, i don't want to leave him because i love him so what can i do to *set a spark* in our relationship? so it doesn't have to end badly and i can be happy

Posted on 11/12/2007 at 6:11:00 PM

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