7 QUICK TIPS FOR A HAPPIER MARRIAGE 1. Give your spouse your - TopicsExpress



          

7 QUICK TIPS FOR A HAPPIER MARRIAGE 1. Give your spouse your time and attention. Strong and healthy marriages take work. The time and attention you give your spouse is a reflection of how much you value them and are commitment to them. Are you investing enough of yourself into your marriage? 2. Focus on whats right with your spouse instead of whats wrong with them. Believe it or not, you get what you focus on. So if you want a happier marriage then make it a habit to focus on your spouses positive traits and stop making it worse than it is. 3. Be kind As obvious as it may seem, some married people arent very nice to their spouses - theyre friendlier and nicer to their friends, colleagues or even the pizza delivery boy! Go the extra mile for your spouse by treating them better than anyone else in your life - and do it without expecting anything in return. 4. Show appreciation Your spouse loves feeling appreciated by you. You wont believe the amount of joy and happiness a little appreciation will bring to your marriage. You could say, I like your smile or Dinner was great, thank you. 5. If you want something, ask! You spouse cant read your mind so dont expect them to; let your spouse know your needs and wants. Dont just drop hints; communicate with them. 6. Dont judge How often do you listen to your spouse without judging them or getting defensive? Want a happy marriage? Be open to their thoughts and suggestions. A healthy marriage cannot flourish in the face of critical, judgmental, and defensive behavior. 7. Risk How can you expect a better marriage if you are unwilling to open your heart to your spouse? People say they dont open their hearts because they dont want to get hurt. But If youre not going to use your heart then why even have one? Believe it or not, it is possible to be in a relationship and never allow your spouse to penetrate your walls of defense. But that only leads to loneliness and isolation. If you want a better marriage, risk being vulnerable by letting your spouse in. These 7 tips wont solve all your marriage problems, but they will improve your relationship IF you PRATICE them
Posted on: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 09:01:54 +0000

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