25 tips for staying married

[kjw 0]

1. Always put her first — before work, friends, even basketball. Act as if she’s the best thing that ever happened to you, because we all know she is.

2. Keep no secrets. Pool your money. Allow nothing and no one to come between you.

3. Pick your fights with care. Play fair. Show some class. Hurtful words can be forgiven, but they’re hard to forget.

4. Fall in love again every day. Kiss her in taxis. Flirt with her at parties. Tell her she’s beautiful. Then tell her again.

5. Never miss an anniversary or a birthday or a chance to make a memory. Memories may not seem important now, but one day they’ll be gold.

6. Never give her a practical gift. If she really wants a Shop-Vac, let her pick it out herself.

7. Go to church together, and pray every day for each other and your marriage.

8. Pay your bills on time and make sure you each have a living will, a durable power of attorney and life insurance, lest, God forbid, you need them.

9. Love her parents as your own, but don’t ask them for money. Never criticize her family or friends. On her birthday, send flowers to her mother with a note saying, “Thank you for giving birth to the love of my life.”

10. Always listen to her heart. If you’re wrong, say you’re sorry; if you’re right, shut up.

11. Don’t half-tie the knot; plan to stay married forever.

12. Never go to bed mad; talk until you’re over it, or you forget why you were mad.

13. Laugh together a lot. If you can laugh at yourselves, you’ll have plenty to laugh about.

14. Never criticize, correct or interrupt her in public; try not to do it in private, either.

15. Remember that people are the least lovable when they are most in need of love.

16. Never fall for the myth of perfectionism; it’s a lie.

17. When you don’t like each other, remember that you love each other; pray for the “good days” to return and they will.

18. Tell the truth, only the truth, with great kindness.

19. Kiss at least 10 seconds a day, all at once or spread out.

20. Memorize all her favorite things and amaze her with how very well you know her.

21. Examine your relationship as often as you change the oil in your car; keep steering it on a path you both want it to go.

22. Be content with what you have materially, honest about where you are emotionally, and never stop growing spiritually.

23. Never raise your voice unless you’re on fire. Whisper when you argue.

24. Be both friends and lovers; in a blackout, light a candle, then make your own sparks.

25. Finally, be an interesting person, lead your own life. But always save your best for each other. In the end, you will know you were better together than you ever could’ve been apart.

Here’s to happily ever after.

[pinktulips2012 1]

NICE

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

I agree, very good things to live by. A good marriage is alot of hard work, and you can never take a day off. And 12 is important, resolve all issues before going to sleep.

But, kiss only 10 seconds a day? Me and by wife would die!!

To add:

26. Women, do not forget about BJ's. You did it before we got married!! It is not just a birthday present now!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Thank you - these are good rules to live by.

If my Mom were still alive I know she would love number 9! I think number 14, 15 and 25 are especially good to remember too - although all of them are excellent.

Edited July 19, 2008 by Kathryn41

[Ban Hammer 13,334]

I agree, very good things to live by. A good marriage is alot of hard work, and you can never take a day off. And 12 is important, resolve all issues before going to sleep.

But, kiss only 10 seconds a day? Me and by wife would die!!

To add:

26. Women, do not forget about BJ's. You did it before we got married!! It is not just a birthday present now!

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Vera nice post

I agree, very good things to live by. A good marriage is alot of hard work, and you can never take a day off. And 12 is important, resolve all issues before going to sleep.

But, kiss only 10 seconds a day? Me and by wife would die!!

To add:

26. Women, do not forget about BJ's. You did it before we got married!! It is not just a birthday present now!

27. Men, do not forget about foreplay. You did it before we got married!! It is not just a birthday present now!

Saludos,

Caro

[brnidokiegurl 0]

Men dont forget most things you have ever learned, you dressed nice, shaved and showerd and had manners they didnt just disappear over night (and dont forget ANY birthday present)

[william_wallace 8]

And what do us men get in return for all this lol?...............Oh grief.

[brnidokiegurl 0]

(the right to keep breathing) kidding

[william_wallace 8]

(the right to keep breathing) kidding

[Nessa 23]

1. Always give her an orgasm first — before work, friends, even basketball. ...

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

Men dont forget most things you have ever learned, you dressed nice, shaved and showerd and had manners they didnt just disappear over night (and dont forget ANY birthday present)

And no, nothing changed, you just did not complain about it before we got married.

[caybee 21]

Most of these are good advice for women too (although I think many men would find a shop vac kinda romantic, and hubby melted my heart when he gave me an ergonomic keyboard). It's amazing how the air gets taken out of a fight when both make an effort to keep their voices down. Hubby taught me that one. Thanks for sharing these. Lots of good reminders there.

[brnidokiegurl 0]

Men dont forget most things you have ever learned, you dressed nice, shaved and showerd and had manners they didnt just disappear over night (and dont forget ANY birthday present)

And no, nothing changed, you just did not complain about it before we got married.

naw it was all there before or you wouldnt be married you just didnt realize you were dressing to impress then ha but its all good, im sure women tend to slide also

[vichygurl 1]

AWESOME!! LOVE IT!!!

vida