How to Keep your Marriage Strong

How to keep the flames of LOVE alive in this Challenging ever changing world we live in. Rome wasn't built in one day - and neither was your marriage! Think of it as you would a slice of cheese aged to perfection or the finest bottle of wine - they both IMPROVE with age - and so should your marriage!

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Patience
• Understanding
• Compassion
• Open Mind
• Warm Heart
• Forgiveness

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   First - and foremost- you must not try to change the person you are married to - if you do not accept them with all of their faults, maybe you should not be married - however - they are who they are like it or not. We should either choose to overlook, accept, or ignore the things we do not like or move on. Heaven knows we all have faults of our own!

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   Second - You must communicate on a daily basis. Touching one another is an important part of communicating. When you touch someone it lets them know that you care and this is a vital part of keeping the torch lit.

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   Third - You need to have an open mind and be willing to discuss your deepest darkest secrets with each other. Yes, that means all skeletons -OUT of the closet! Don't be afraid to ask them of their most intimate fantasies, dreams, cravings -etc. - you get the picture! Don't be afraid of being judged because we all have fantasies, even though some of them should remain just that, it does not mean we need to act on each and every one, because what fun would it be if you had no fantasies?

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   Finally- You must, Must, MUST make time for one another. Create a date night - whether it is once a week or once a month, we need time away from the children, as much as we love them, it is healthy for you and for the children to have a "moment" to yourself. Don't be afraid to act on impulse - be SPONTANEOUS. If you have an intimate thought about your spouse or significant other - don't be afraid to let them know. Don't be SHY! If you don't ask you don't get!

Tips & Warnings

• Live Simply
• Love Generously
• Speak Kindly
• Laugh Frequently
• Care Deeply and Leave the rest to God!
• "A happy man marries the girl he loves; a happier man loves the girl he marries." - Anonymous Quote
• A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, and always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin

[NuttyMomma]

on 1/15/2009 GREAT TIPS!!!

[eemie]

on 10/17/2008 Date night... I need to get that started but its kind of hard with a baby. Great article btw

[drj18]

on 10/16/2008 Thanks for the info...we're going to start date night this week!!