How long have you been married ?...

Philippines
June 9, 2008 12:15am CST
and what's your secret for staying together... My husband and I have been married for ten years but its been very rocky and stressful. I want to know how you guys keep your marriage work.
4 responses
@Lock_Heed (210)
• United States
11 Jun 08
My Wife and I are happily married and will have our 9th year anniversary on June 26th. We have had our ups and downs. A relationship is never easy, especially with someone you care about. If there wasn't so much emotion behind our actions it would almost imply we didn't care. There is no secret. All there is to know about relationships happends while you are in one. It is hard to say for certain how things will work out for anyone not willing to put the time and effort needed to make it work. Patience,Love and Understanding play large roles. These things are evident in all kinds of relationships. We may get mad at our partners for the littlest things that really have nothing to do with each others love for each other and that's where you have to ask yourself, "Is this situation good for us and how can we make it better"? Remember that it is always two in a marriage so a one sided conversation or idea rarely goes anywhere. Compromise, would be another key factor. We both tend to put ourselves in other peoples shoes. It always helps to see things from the outside. We get so lonst in our everyday lives we forget that our better halves go through it aswell. After all you and your spouse are under the same house, what is the point of it not functioning for the best? That doesn't mean one does all of everything and the other the rest. Give each other breaks durring the day, show each other you care. Little things go a long way. A brush on the hand, a kiss on the cheek. Don't know how much room I get on here so i'm going to stop, hope it helps some.
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• Philippines
20 Jun 08
Thank you so much for sharing,I learned something new from you. I admit I sometimes forget the fact that Im not the only person who gets tired at the end of the day. It is really inspiring to know that there are people who are able to make their marriage work.
• India
9 Jun 08
Well, I and my wife have been married for one and half month. There is no stress & tension in our life so far. Every thing is fine.
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
congratulations... Im sure you are both excited with your new life together. I hope you will be happy and succeed as a couple. Thank you very much.
@mykmari_08 (2464)
• Philippines
18 Jun 08
My husband and I have been married for more than five years now and God has given us a loving daughter for a child. But before we finally decided to get married, we have been in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship for almost three years. Like most couples, we aren't spared from quarrelling over petty and trivial issues now and then. I guess we're really still in the adjustment stage. But as my husband put it after our fights, what's important is that one gives in and stays cool if the other one is mad. We all know that when a person is angry, he or she will most probably not hear the reasons of the other party and won't understand any option other than his or her personal choice. In our particular case, I'm the one working and with a stable job. Though he's the guy, he doesn't mind doing the laundry, washing the dishes, and cooking; while I see to it that our rent is paid, food is in the table, and bills are taken cared of. Quality time for our baby is a shared commitment. He stays with our daughter while I do my job and goes to office on weekdays. On weekends, this is when I get to play with her and be with her on extended hours. I believe that trust, love, and understanding each other should always be present in a marriage. I hope both of you will be able to make it work. Take care and God bless your marriage.
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
while reading your comment i remembered the quotation that goes. "If you are wrong, admit it. If you are right, shut up." I try not to quarrel anymore with my husband. When he is in one of his fighting mood and im about to lose my temper i just say to him that we shouldnt talk anymore cause we are both tired. well thank you for the response.
• India
9 Jun 08
Well..I havent yet maried n see no prospects in the very near future M jz 20 as of this date But anywayz..M sure to marry my Girlfriend..Thats realy it:) N situation afer that..Well..I ll definitely post it:)