Who wanted a failed marriage? Who dreamt for a miserable partnership?
From the very moment we decided to spend the rest of our lives with our partner, we committed ourselves to a life long journey... Of course, roads aren't always smooth. And there'll always be tough times. But being a wife (or a husband) and being a parent as well, we are not only living to benefit our own but twined our life for the ones we love.
So why not try the following ways to keep our partnership successful and harmonious.
- Have a 5:1 ratio or five positive interactions to one negative moment.
- Show interest in what your partner is saying; try out some of his/her interest though it may not be totally in your field.
- Be affectionate. Have many moments of tenderness and physical affection.
- Show you care. Show random acts of thoughtfulness.
- Be appreciative. Think fondly of your partner and the positive moments in your past.
- Show concern, especially when your partner is distressed or worried. Be there for her/him.
- Be empathetic by genuinely matching your partner's feelings.
- Be accepting. Respect your differences and disagreements.
- Joke around. Having private jokes and being goofy with each other helps.
- Share your joy. Let your partner know you are having a good time.
4 comments:
Romatically true. It's not easy to work a relationship and make sure the both of you are happy. Thanks for sharing.
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Very good points and points my husband had learned the hard way but are kicking stronger today than we were in years 1-6 of our 8 year marriage. It makes it difference not only for you as a married couple but for the ENTIRE family since are children do watch and mimic our lives.
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This are the key things we should definitely do to make a relationship work.It is all possible if you are willing to work on the relationship.
thanks for sharing this post. it is true what you have shared here... i have a comment though... "it always takes two to tango". if the other partner exerts effort to make things work out, the other one must also do his/her share of the effort to make it all work out. you likewise mentioned something about "respect" which for me is probably the most important component for making a marriage work out. i just wish that what you have written here is easier said than done.
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