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Apr 9, 2018 · Learn how to build a strong foundation for your marriage with 12 practical tips, such as being intentional, forgiving, communicating, and praying together. Find out how to avoid common pitfalls and strengthen your bond with your spouse.
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- Give your partner a proper greeting when they come and go. While it may be easy enough to give a nod to your partner when they leave the house in the morning or walk in the door at the end of the day, giving them a strong sendoff and a proper hello can make all the difference in the health of your relationship over time.
- Ask them if they need anything. Something as simple as asking your partner if there's anything you can do for them when you're on your way home "shows that you are thinking of them and want to be supportive to them," says Marchena.
- And tell your partner what you need without being critical. When one spouse says, "Is there a way you could stop leaving your socks on the floor?" all too often, their partner hears it as a personal slight.
- Make time for daily discussions with no distractions. If you want to keep your marriage healthy, it's essential that you put your phone down in favor of some digital-free communication with your partner.
4 days ago · First, understand the hierarchy of your own needs and priorities — passion, affection, financial security, family time, etc. Second, understand and accept your partner's needs without judging ...
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Habits are essential for a productive and happy life for several reasons. First, habits help to establish routines that can make everyday tasks easier and less time-consuming. Second, habits can help to increase productivity by providing a structure for our days and weeks. Third, habits can help to promote positive emotions and mental states by pro...
One of the best ways to invest in your marriage is simple. Talk to one another. Talking let’s us share important information about our day. That’s a given. But it does much more. It’s not just about the transmitting of information; it’s about connection. There is an important principle at play here: Getting along is not the same as connecting. I kn...
Families that pray together, stay together! That’s not just a religious statement. A study by David B. Larson from Duke University(and Susan Larson, John Gartner) documented in Behavior and Medicine, suggests religious attendance is the most important predictor of marital stability. One interesting static (Brad Wilcox, University of Virginia) indic...
Playing is about finding things you enjoy and doing them together. My wife and I love the outdoors. When we lived in Colorado, we spent several days each week in mountains hiking. It was bonding time. We currently live near a lake in Middle Tennessee. So our ‘down time’ is spent hanging out on the water. I know couples that enjoy playing tennis. Ot...
Chris Freytag from Get Healthy U writes: Or course, it’s not just about sex. It’s about the connectionand ‘feel good’ juice we get from moving our bodies. But there is another benefit from exercising together: Emotional bonding. Couples’ shared participation in novel and arousing activities and experienced relationship quality. The British Journal ...
Texting throughout the day can be a way to stay connected. Social media occupies a great bit of people’s lives. There good and bad about that. Our suggestion is to use it as an advantage to strengthen your marriage. There are a few warnings to go along with this: First, do not let social media (texting) replace ‘real’ communication. Second, don’t a...
Serving together gives you relationship a deeper sense of purpose. My wife an I have a few causes we really believe in. When we have the opportunity, we serve those causes by volunteering our resources and TIME. We serve together to help others. There are so many advantages of serving others. 1. Lowers blood pressure. 2. Releases endorphins (those ...
Saying something good about your spouse has obvious benefits. Everyone likes to be complimented. It makes us feel valued and appreciated. But there are hidden benefits. One particular side-affect is it builds trust. If you’ve read The Healthy Marriage before, you know trust is the foundation for a healthy marriage. When you compliment someone, you ...
Like exercise and serving, working together create deeper intimacy. I realize not everyone has the opportunity to work side by side with their spouse. But you can create moments of connection by working on projects together. Teamwork is often valued in the business arena. But it is more important, and more vital in marriage. Business guru’s tell us...
Marriages with purpose are happier, healthier and more balanced. While this is not so much a daily habit, we need to build our daily habits around the fact that we are married for a reason. This point connects the dots with a lot of the previous things we’ve discussed; working together, serving, and even exercising together. Here’s why this is so i...
- They cultivate healthy self-acceptance. The first step towards being a good husband or wife is to accept yourself. One of the key signs of a good marriage is cultivating healthy self- acceptance.
- They take full responsibility for their own emotions. Emotions play such a vital role in our lives every day. They add color to our relationships – both bright and somber colors, positive and negative.
- They set and maintain healthy boundaries. Having firm boundaries that are intact and well maintained is one indication of positive marriage fitness. The first step towards healthy boundaries is figuring out what exactly your boundaries are.
- They deal with conflicts as a team. Yes, it is possible to have healthy conflicts! If someone says, “we have no conflicts at all in our marriage,” that would be cause for serious concern and doubt as to the marriage’s mental health.
Jul 17, 2024 · Key elements include effective communication, trust, honesty, responsibility, friendship, forgiveness, and mutual support. 5 ways to keep your relationship healthy.
Jan 9, 2023 · Key points. There are no guarantees a marriage will last, but tending to it along the way can help. All couples will face disagreements or conflict at some point; happy couples just know how to...
