I was reading a great post over at SimpletoRemember.com called
20 Key Ideas for a Happy Marriage.
The article is full of great ideas – Here are 2 of my favorites:
6. Before speaking, clarify the outcome you want. The meaning of your communication is the response you actually get. If the first thing you say is not achieving your goal, change your approach. Remember that mutual respect and happiness is your real goal. Do not needlessly argue. Silence is often the wisest choice. Constantly be mutually respectful.
11. Give up unrealistic expectations. Do not expect your spouse to be perfect and do not make comparisons.
Thank you Rabbi for these terrific ideas!
As I began thinking, I wanted to add a couple of my own Key Ideas for a Happy Marriage:
1. Take on problems together as a team. Life is more difficult when you are at odds with your spouse. When you approach difficulties from the same direction, you can move together to solve issues much easier.
2. Talk, Plan, Dream and Pray about your future together. Having a long term vision for where you want to be, who you want to be and how you want to get there give you goals to shoot for in your marriage.
Do you have any more key ideas for a Happy Marriage? I would love to hear them.
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