15 Simple Steps to Build a Strong, Blissful and Most Successful Marriage, (step by step guide for you). compiled by: TEMMY TEE One of the most common questions we hear is, How do we make our relationship work? The answers are complicated, varied, and, after a while, can start to sound like muddled platitudes. But these commonplace sayings get repeated because they work. With this in mind, we pulled together 15 cliches that, in fact, reveal simple, tried-and-true advice for having a healthy, happy relationship. Read on and let us know what you think: 1. Mind your manners. Please,thank you and youre welcome, can go a long way in helping your partner remember that you respect and love him and dont take him for granted. 2. Variety is the spice of life. Studies have shown that dullness can lead to dissatisfaction with a relationship. Trying something new can be as simple as visiting an unfamiliar restaurant or as grand as a backpacking trip through Sri Lanka. Discoveries you make together will keep you feeling close. 3. The couple that plays together, stays together. Find a sport or hobby that you both love (no, watching TV does not count) and make that a priority in your relationship. Camping, biking, building model trains... whatever it is, find something you enjoy doing together. 4. Fight right. In order to have productive arguments, keep these rules in mind. Dont call your spouse names. When things get really tough, take a break from the argument. Let the other person finish his/her sentences. Dont initiate a discussion when youre angry. 5. Ill scratch your back if you scratch mine. No one likes demands, but everyone can appreciate a compromise. If you want your lover to do something and youre not sure hell be agreeable, the quickest way to avoid a confrontation is to sweeten the deal. For example: Sure, Ill watch Monday Night Football if you take me to see the next movie of my choice. 6. Two heads are better than one. Being in a relationship basically means youve made a merger; youve not only joined assets but inherited the others problems as well. Rather than looking at his problems as merely his own, tackle them together. For example, if hes gaining weight, rather than pushing him to diet on his own, enroll in an exercise program together. 7. Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Maintain your own friendships and occasionally have a night out without your significant other. Doing things without your s.o. not only makes you miss him or her, it also keeps you sane. And, in case the relationship doesnt work out, youll still have your friends. 8. Sound it out. It other words: communicate! Talking out the tough subjects—money, religion, fidelity, raising kids—will not be the most fun youve had, but itll be valuable. 9. Laughter is the best medicine. Learn to laugh...... click on the link below to continue reading........
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