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Getting married is easy but staying married is a
challenge most couple's face. Love can bring the
couple together but it's up to them to make sure
they stay together.
Here are five things you and your spouse can do
for your marriage to stand the test of time:
1. Compliment your spouse.
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Even though may have seen their face a
hundred times, find time to remind them how
beautiful they look everyday.
Or perhaps compliment them on something they
do so well. Most likely, your spouse already
knows how you feel but hearing the words will
make all the difference.
2. Be sure to listen.
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A spouse is a companion for life and most likely
a best friend so they will want to talk to you
about everything and anything.
Be sure to listen to them, offer your advice if
needed and just make them know that you are
there whenever they need to talk. Your spouse
will reciprocate this and this way, you will always
have a friend in them.
3. Make an effort.
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One of the problems with long term relationships
is one person gets relaxed and they don't bother
to impress the other person or pick up their
slack.
You should relax and be yourself in your marriage
but don't get lazy and forget to make the person
feel special occasionally. Go on dates, dress up,
plan outings and all that jazz.
4. Switch up your roles.
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Switch up the roles you guys play at home.
Sometimes one spouse can go pick up the
children from school while the other tidies the
house and vice versa.
If one spouse does the same things all the time,
it might weigh them down but switching things
up keeps things interesting and fun.
5. Forgive AND forget.
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Forgiving may come easily to people but when
the pattern repeats itself, the hurt spouse will
bring up past transgressions.
As you forgive, learn to let go so you don't keep
having the same fights. If one spouse is stuck in
a bad pattern, seek professional help so your
marriage can continue to be smooth.[/b]
