The Ultimate Guide: How To Build A Happy And Healthy Marriage

The Ultimate Guide: How To Build A Happy And Healthy Marriage

Marriage is one of the most fundamental institutions and connections between two people. Vows are made for a reason, and it is up to you and your partner whether you both can keep them forever or not.

Life is indeed not always a rainbow. During your marriage, you will fight, debate, and quarrel a lot. There will be times when your husband will be so annoying that you will want to choke him or times when you just realize that the person you married is not the same one you knew before. To have a great marriage foundation, you must cooperate throughout this process. You can maintain a positive connection with your husband with just a little bit of patience, a lot of understanding, and effort.

These are 9 things you can do to make your married life even better than before!

Pay close attention

If you see your spouse is stressed when he returns home from a long day at work, ask him to sit down and tell you about his day. Trying to rile him up with your grumblings and resentments will only make him feel worse. Listen to him carefully and try to ease his mind or make him laugh.

Marriage intimacy

When you get married, your relationship can blossom to a whole new degree of intimacy. It's important to remember that intimacy is not always the same as sexuality.

The connection that is commonly ignored is the emotional one. Having emotional intimacy is where you and your partner can create a space where both of you can express your emotions without fear of ridicule or criticism.

Recognize the differences between emotional and physical proximity and which one is the most suitable.

Spend time together

Spending time together just the two of you is very important to do. But sadly most couples frequently forget to do it. Making sure you and your husband have quality time together is crucial.

No matter how busy you are or what occurs, you both need to take some time together. Find a way so that you can be together without worrying about a household matter. Hire a house cleaning service to tidy your house, so you have free time to have a date. Or ask for help from your parents or trusted friends to look out for your children.

Spending time together makes married couples stronger. To organize date nights and weekend activities, set aside time at the minimum once a month. You can better understand your differences and how to address any problems that might arise by spending time together.

Be honest

You must ensure that honesty prevails in every circumstance. Refrain from lying about anything because once you have, the desire to lie more frequently becomes even stronger.

Let go of grudges

Even when you weren't at fault, your husband might get angry with you. It can be because of problems he encounters at the office, thus making him become detachable once he arrives at home. You may feel angry and hurt at times. It's acceptable to occasionally let go of such things. Simply nod in agreement and continue your everyday life.

But still, keep in mind that you can't do this all the time. Because you don't want him to start taking you for granted.

Forgive each other

If they haven't already, your partner will occasionally do something to annoy, aggravate, or offend you. Well, it won't just be him. You'll do the same thing! It may even happen on purpose after a disagreement or misunderstanding.

Remember, no one is perfect. Forgiving is hard to do but an essential thing to implement in a marriage. Try to allow your partner some wiggle room because you will also make mistakes. Admit your error right away, then take steps to fix it. You can strengthen your marriage and encourage forgiveness by doing this.

Though you're upset, do not yell

As mentioned above, conflicts and arguments might arise from time to time. However, never yell or raise your voice in front of your partner. In a gentle yet strong approach, let him know if you have any concerns.

Find that old spark again

The most important thing to do is to keep your connection strong and lively. Some couples simply adjust over time to their daily routine and don't make any changes, it can make your relationship turn to boring. And that's dangerous!

Rekindle your romance by surprising him, preparing for a special candlelight dinner, or doing other romantic gestures. Do not just wish your partner to give that to you, you can also do the same thing for your partner. The impact will be as wonderful!

Be considerate to one another

People in disrespectful relationships typically pick up negative behaviors. According to research, nothing may end a relationship more quickly than criticisms and put-downs. If you treat your partner the way you want to be treated, your relationship will grow stronger. Complimenting your partner is a quick and easy way to show them that you respect them. When you feel the need to point out one of your partner's flaws to someone else, pause and think about how you would feel in that circumstance.

As a final thought, we believe that a happy and healthy long-lasting relationship is possible to have. But remember, it takes two to tango. You and your husband need to work together to build a long, happy, and loving marriage!



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