How to Make Your Marriage Life "Two-Gether"

Whatever you can do to make your life "two-gether" and your home better... on your own initiative.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. LEARN TO ADJUST: You grew up under two different roofs. It's only natural that you sometimes clash. Don't insist on your way. Learn to compromise and agree on a healthy middle ground.
2. BE HONEST: Never lie to each other. Equate your love for each other with honesty and loyalty. Keep communication lines open. As long as you are honest and truthful with each other, there is nothing you cannot talk about and settle favorably.
3. SHOWER YOUR MARRIAGE WITH PRAYERS: Its important to maintain a spiritual life in marriage. It keeps you on the right path and helps you maintain the proper perspective at all times.
4. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE EQUAL: Learn to respect each other. Always consult each other, specially when making important decisions that involve the two of you.
5. DO YOUR SHARE: Whatever you can do make your life together and your home better, do on your own initiative. Don't expect your spouse to do everything for you.
6. GO OUT AND ENJOY LIFE "TWO"-GETHER: Don't be workaholic. Leave some time for fun. What a movie. Eat out. Go on a weekend outing. No matter what you settle on, make time for "two"-getherness.
7. BE UNDERSTANDING: Your spouse is a totally different person. He/She will not always measure up to your expectations. Learn to be more understanding and stretch your patience.
8. OFFER PRAISES, NOT CRITICISMS: Try to always see the good in the other, and be generous with your praises when they're in order. Praises and compliments lift the morale and enhance a relationship.
9. MAKE YOUR HOUSE A PLEASANT PLACE TO COME HOME TO: Make it clean, cozy and full of love and attention. Fill it with positive energies and your spouse will surely want to come right home after work and unwind not elsewhere but at home.
10. DON'T LOOK FOR QUALITIES OF OTHER PEOPLE IN EACH OTHER: Accept your spouse as he/she is.
11. DON'T LET THE SUN GO DOWN UPON YOUR ANGER: Whatever misunderstandings you may have, settle them before you go to bed. The longer you harbor ill feelings towards each other, the bigger the gap it will create.
12. EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS: Don't just say it. Let it be felt with physical manifestations of affection, like kisses and hugs. Silent though they may be, kisses and hugs speak louder than words