How to Have a Good Marriage

Marriage is certainly a sacred rite between a man and a woman. However, marriage also involves a great deal of work. Let me invite you to read this short article and make sure that you are creating a good marriage.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Communication: Are you communicating with your spouse? This is the key to maintaining a good marriage. The more you and your spouse talk, the more you will prevent misunderstandings and senseless arguments. I suggest setting aside some time weekly so that you are your spouse can discuss the vision for your marriage and where you are trying to go together. If you lack communication skills, put this article down now and find a marriage counselor, then come back and read the rest of the article.

2. Date again: When is the last time that you and your wife have been on a real date? Guess what? It is time to plan one right now. Go grab your calendar and your wife and plan a date within the next week. Do something you have not done in a while. While you are at it, go ahead and plan for now, one date per month until you get the hang of it.

3. What about the children: No excuses! Let me suggest that you get three babysitters lined up no later than the end of this week. You and your spouse need a break from the kids. I know you love them and that is why you need to invest in your marriage so that you and your spouse will continue to have a strong relationship with each other. Please do not allow other things and people, that are also important, rob your marriage of the time and attention it needs. Go ahead! Make some phone calls to family and friends.

4. Finances: How is your money talk? What you don't talk about it? You must talk about the family finances. You and your spouse need to sit down and talk about who can better handle managing the finances while at the same time keeping the other spouse aware of the family budget. Did you know that financial issues are leading factors in most divorces? Do not neglect to talk about finances.

5. annual getaway: Now that you have looked at the finances, let's plan an annual getaway for about three days. It does not have to be expensive, just somewhere that you and your spouse can spend some quality time and share the vision for your marriage with each other.

6. Marriage Education: Yes, even after you have been married for a while, it is still necessary to educate yourself on ways to keep your marriage strong. Let me suggest that you attend some of the marriage seminars at your local church, marriage classes, or read some books. The more you learn about what your marriage should be, the better your marriage will be. Welcome to a very good marriage.

[Teachforever]

on 12/1/2008 I appreciate your support.

[mcaldwell]

on 11/29/2008 Excellent advice! 5*!