What is your secret why your marriage life is successfu?

Philippines
June 15, 2010 7:03pm CST
When my husband proposed me last December 2009, I was a bit confused because of some fears that I've known in marriage. Some says its like a rose full of thorns. Others say its like walking to the prison cell. But whatever is the reason, I still pursue of my husband's proposal. We got married last May 22, 2010. And now we lived together, but since we are newly wed I still need to seek some advice for those couple who were able to made their marriage successful.What is your secret why your marriage life is successful? Will you please give me some hint?
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8 responses
• Portugal
12 Jul 10
im not married yet but for what i know in what i see in people a sucessfull marriage is easy^^ you love the person, you trust, you talk never forget you need to talk and say everything even if you know it will make a big arguement you must always be honest and say if something is wrong^^ also never forget to say to the person how much he means to you and how much you love him, care much. thats all you need^^ by the way you got married in my birthdayyy ahah my birthday is may 22^^ so cute^^ congratulations for your marriage^^ and i wish you much happiness always^^
@happymommy3 (2012)
• United States
19 Jun 10
Very good question and there is nothing wrong with asking for some advice. I've been married 12 years now. I got with my husband at the age of 17, moved in with him right after I graduated highschool and started our family very early. You will always hear negative things from everybody, (especially the unhappy couples). Just sayin, lol. But I can truly say so far we've had a happy marriage. Speaking from my experience, there are several reasons but the number one thing that keeps us together and happy is 1st communication. We talk all the time, tell each other how we feel, never keep things inside. I'm not sure what your religion is but for us, God is what keeps us both united. I believe he put us together, my husband is my soulmate, bestfriend and when we put God first in our lives I believe that keeps us in place and together. Also complimenting and giving your spouse attention keeps you both happy. I know I want to be complimented and told that I am beautiful, so I do the same for my husband. Best wishes to you:)
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
16 Jun 10
I think two of the most important things are strong communication skills and not trying to rush ANYTHING. I think a lot of marriages and relationships go sour because people are always rushing to get to the next step instead of focusing on and enjoying the one they're on. You can't force things to happen before they're ready to. Some things happen faster for some couples and that's fine, but it's definitely important to be on the same page as your partner when it comes to what you both want. One of the things that has made everything in our life so fantastic is perfect timing - we let everything happen on it's own and didn't try to force anything. I do believe that we were/are meant to be but I don't know if things would have turned out so wonderfully if it wasn't for the timing. So for us the things that have made our marriage work are communication, compatibility (I guess that's a given!) and not getting in a big hurry. I also think it's important to have the same morals and ideals and want the same things out of life, but that isn't necessarily a must for everyone. Different things are definitely more important for different relationships.
@jugsjugs (12967)
16 Jun 10
I have been married to my husband for over 14 years and i think that no matter what happens we are always here for each other aswell as no matter who has tried to split us up and what ever arguments we have had it brings us closer together.There has to be alot of give and take in a marriage aswell as respect for each other aswell as for each others feelings.Trust is a big issue in alot of relationships and sometimes if the trust has been broken then it can be really hard.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
16 Jun 10
For me is the patient and humble and understand.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
16 Jun 10
A pleasant day to you. First of all, I want to tell you that I am not yet married. I've been once a marriage councilor before though I am still single. Let me share to you some points and keys for a better relationship. As they say, almost all relationship are the same. It just varies according to the emotions that we invest. Generally, there are three main ingredients for a better relationship - love, faith and trust - for without these three major components, its hard to follow the other criteria. If you have these three major components inside your relationship, for sure, everything will follow. It does not necessarilly require the three to be in order, as long as, the three components are present, the relationship will work better. Trust - its very difficult to live together with someone who you dont trust at all. Though you are already married, a lot of difference will still arise from both of you. Different situation may arise everyday. Attitudes that you will somehow discover to one another. Love - the moment you discover and seen that attitude, somehow, you might feel something. Its either break or make you. A thing that will somehow impressed you more or turn you off. And since, you love the person, it is not important whether that thing is either positive or negative. The thing will not be a big deal anymore. Your love to each other will prevail. Faith - and since you decided to marry each other and live as husband & wife - you should have the faith that your relationship will go far. This will surely happen if you have the faith in our Lord. In every relationship, in every aspect, God should be the center. Our faith for Him should prevail. Of course, in the instance of marriage, a lot of trial s may come. Life is not always a bed of roses. And both of you must be ready for that. However, if you and your partner will keep on holding hand in hand with God being the center of your relationship, it will be a guaranteed strong and better relationship. It wont be the best but it is not going to be worst. Thank you.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
16 Jun 10
Aside from genuine love and affection for each other, a married couple should have mutual respect and show consideration for the feelings of the other. You also need to spend time together doing things that you both enjoy. There will be arguments and misunderstandings...everyone has them...but don't let the respect you have for each other get lost in the anger. Work through any problems that come along with a common goal because you and your husband are a team.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
16 Jun 10
I don’t believe there is such a thing as a perfect or normal marriage and that is the best tip of all! Seriously I am no expert except that I have been married for fourteen years and I’m still there! Communication is certainly an important point although men are not usually keen on too much talking! Men and women are very different and accepting that will lessen the expectation of your husband being just like you. My opinion is that trust is paramount so always speaking the truth to each other is vital and if both of you decide each day on making the other happy, you can’t go wrong!