happy marriages
Remember happy marriages are not made in heaven. U have to work towards it and make it happy. U have to nurture and care for your relationship like a tender plant. The more u give to the relationship, the better results u can expect.
The recipe for a happy marriage is simple. You and your partner must practice -The Three important C's - Commitment, Companionship, and Communication.
Here are some simple steps to follow to make your marriage work :
- Say "I Love You" as often as u can. It really works wonders.
- Respect eachother and eachother's feelings.
- Trust your partner. Don't let misunderstandings creep into your relationship.
- Exchange gifts for no reason once in a few days. It shows u really care.
- Never yell or shout at eachother . Learn to explain your feelings decently.
- If there is an argument, try to sort out your problems by talking openly to eachother. Don't hide your feelings. If u don't, u will end up filling your heart with bad feelings that may burst some day. Not literally though. It means it will destroy your relationship in the long run.
- Spend as much time as u can with your partner. Share your little joys, your problems etc.
- If you have to criticize eachother, do it lovingly.
- Try to go out together atleast once in a week. U may go to a restaurant, or to a park or just on a long drive. If you have small kids, leave them behind with a friend, family or a babysitter.
- Don't ever take each other for granted. Be generous with compliments like "You are beautiful"," you are great", "Hi Handsome" etc.
- Show affection by being liberal with your hugs and kisses. These small actions show the love inside you.
- Always show tender love and care to your partner. Remember nothing is more soothing than a tender touch.
- If there's something wrong in your relationship, don't try to change your partner. Change yourself and see what went wrong. If u have to explain something to your partner, do it with love, not by shouting. Communication is the key to any problem.
- Be your partner's closest and best friend. And that greatly benefits your relationship , even after many years of marriage. Develop mutual interest in a game or something and play it.
- Even if u have children , look for ways to have companionship. U can also include your children in your outings and still enjoy each other's companionship. It helps your family to bond together.
- Make it a point to have dinner together everyday and speak about your day's experiences.
- Be committed and loyal to eachother. Don't ever ditch or betray your partner. Afterall it takes a lot to trust eachother.
- Have sex atleast once in a week . Try to surprise your spouse by doing something new and unexpected.
- When arguing, never bring up issues from the past. Discuss the current subject at a time.
- When you make a mistake, admit it and ask for forgiveness. Similarly forgive your partner when he/she makes a mistake.
- Create fun evenings together, play games or read comics together.
- Forget your ego. Give more importance to your partner.