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- Julia Malacoff
- Let your partner know you're thinking about them throughout the day. If you want your partner to feel both desirable and desired, make sure you're letting them know just how often they're on your mind.
- And let them express their feelings first. Instead of always letting your partner know exactly how you're feeling first, make space for them to express themselves before you start sharing.
- Accept your partner for who they are. Houses are fixer-uppers, but viewing your spouse that way is a recipe for disaster. "Accept your partner just for who they are.
- Imagine what your life would really be like without them. Just because your relationship gets rocky from time to time doesn't mean you and your spouse aren't a good match—just try imagining life without them and you'll realize how important they are to you.
- Don’T Get married. Just Don’T Do it. Unless…
- You Must First Like The Person You’Re Marrying
- Don’T Cheat — Period
- If It Works (and It’S Healthy), Then It Works
- There Is No Fairy Tale Ending — Unless There Is
Before you know it, you’ll be married and eating pizza and wings on your couch with your beloved, staring at the next seven to eight decades of your life. It’s going to happen. But why? It seems that most humans gravitate towards marriage or at least domestic partnership, so we’re talking about a deep, human tradition that doesn’t have to require a...
Soon, as a married couple, you will be (or be near) old, fat, balding, and without any of the charm you might have had once. It happens. You’re going to live and suffer through life with one person who is supposed to be magically matched to your personality. So you should like that person. Yes, love is important. Some would say it’s all you need, b...
Think about this: up until the last hundred years or so (and still, today, in many parts of the world), we’ve had, over hundreds of thousands of years of human culture and tradition, multiple versions of marriage. From legally bound and slave wives, sister wives, and child brides to polygamy and same-sex marriage, “the institution of marriage” is a...
Some people are so miserable in their marriages and it’s not the fault of the marriage or spouse, it is just the certain time period they are stuck in. Those who marry young or marry because of a child on the way, or those who marry because religious doctrine demands it, might just make it and stay married until death. Or not. There’s no prescripti...
Our way of life, from multimedia storytelling to tabloid culture and news coverage is consumed with pairing — the tragedy and comedy of it, the minutiae of it, and the never-ending lead-up and break-apart of it. It is what fuels us. Kids will come and grow, careers will sprout and break, and we’ll still be flirting in the nursing homes and wrap-aro...
- The Good Men Project
May 15, 2021 · Forever. — Buy flowers unexpectedly for no reason, or for some silly little reason: “I love you. It’s Friday.”. — Take time to write an actual love letter and mail it (yes, a real letter ...
Mar 28, 2015 · Timothy, 89, and Jerome, 90, have been a couple for 60 years, sharing a fascinating life in theater and the arts and in the company of a vibrant circle of friends. Their commitment was made firmer ...
- Be friends with your partner. You definitely don’t need to be “besties,” but you do need to consider your partner a good friend in addition to a lover.
- Develop a “couple” identity, but don’t let go of your own individual identity or eliminate engagement in hobbies or pastimes that your partner doesn’t choose to enjoy.
- Focus on shared values, not just shared interests when you commit to your partner. Shared values are a better bellwether for lasting relationships—not just liking the same music genres or sharing an interest in a particular hobby.
- Be willing to try out new things that your partner is passionate about. You can’t know something isn’t your taste until you’ve given it a try.
Aug 11, 2021 · Married: 25 years. Deron’s Advice: “It may sound cliché, but never go to bed mad at each other—end a fight then and there so nothing carries over into the next day. And don’t lose sight ...
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Jun 7, 2024 · 8. Help your spouse out when it's needed. Studies show that married couples consider sharing chores and household duties to be one of the most important things to a successful marriage. When things are hectic, stepping up and pitching in where it's needed without being asked shows that you care about your partnership.
