You're finally getting married! How to keep a happy marriage? It's easy.
Its just one word! I bet you think its LOVE.
Love is important but not enough.
The word that IS enough is: RESPECT.
Respect each other's feelings and intelligence.
Appreciate your differences.
Don't try to change each other.
You don't do that to people you respect.
How to show respect? Don't criticize them in public, not even as a joke.
Even if they laugh it off, inside it hurts.
If your mate has a weakness that you find endearing lightly tease them about it.
But if that trait annoys you, don't discuss in public.
If you don't want your partner talking about you, don't talk about them.
This doesn't mean you shouldn't discuss issues.
You should.
Discuss it in private, talk quietly and calmly, and never around other people.
Try not to correct the other person in public, unless necessary.
If your spouse is giving someone directions, and he or she says "right" when it should be "left", point that out politely! But if your partner is telling a story or is making a point and you think you could do it better, don't! Add your observation after the story is over, but do it with respect.
In a happy marriage you give your partner support.
Show your appreciation by saying: "That was funny," "You look really beautiful," "You are so smart.
" Say what you think, not when you think you should.
Treat your partner the way you want to be treated.
There will be times you will say or do things you don't mean.
If you were both perfect, life would be boring.
But be willing to acknowledge your mistakes and forgive when your partner is wrong.
The secret in having a happy marriage is to combine love and respect!