Happy Saturday evening,
How is everyone doing on this wonderful Saturday evening. Sorry to be writing so late. It’s been a super busy day, but I didn’t want another day go by without checking in to say hi and how are you.
I ran across this wonderful reminder on relationships and I thought it would be something you might enjoy reading too. Hope you all enjoy this advice as much as I did. Hugs to you all and please don’t forget, Love Life++ Hugs.
HE BEST MARRIAGE ADVICE EVER![]()
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Choose to love each other even in those moments when you struggle to like each other. Love is a commitment, not a feeling.
Always answer the phone when your husband/wife is calling and when possible, try to keep your phone off when you’re together with your spouse.
Make time together a priority. Budget for a consistent date night. Time is the “currency of relationships” so consistently invest time into your marriage.
Surround yourself with friends who will strengthen your marriage and remove yourself from people who may tempt you to compromise your character.
Make laughter the soundtrack of your marriage. Share moments of joy, and even in the hard times, find reasons to laugh.
In every argument, remember that there won’t be a “winner” and a “loser.” You are partners in everything so you’ll either win together or lose together. Work together to find a solution.
Remember that a strong marriage rarely has two strong people at the same time. It’s usually a husband and wife taking turns being strong for each other in the moments when the other feels weak. Prioritize what happens in the bedroom. It takes more than sex to build a strong marriage, but it’s nearly impossible to build a strong marriage without it!
Remember that marriage isn’t 50-50, divorce is 50-50. Marriage has to be 100-100. It’s not splitting everything in half, but both partners giving everything they’ve got!
Give your best to each other, not your leftovers after you’ve given your best to everyone else.
Learn from other people, but don’t feel the need to compare your life or your marriage to anyone else’s. God’s plan for your life is masterfully unique!
Don’t put your marriage on hold while you’re raising your kids or else you’ll end up with an empty nest and an empty marriage.
Never keep secrets from each other. Secrecy is the enemy of intimacy.
Never lie to each other. Lies break trust and trust is the foundation of a strong marriage.
When you’ve made a mistake, admit it and humbly seek forgiveness. You should be quick to say, “I was wrong. I’m sorry. Please forgive me.”
When your husband/wife breaks your trust, give them your forgiveness instantly which will promote healing and create the opportunity for trust to be rebuilt. You should be quick to say, “I love you. I forgive you. Let’s move forward.”
Be patient with each other. Your spouse is always more important that your schedule.
Model the kind of marriage that will make your sons want to grow up to be good husbands and your daughters want to grow up to be good wives.
Never talk badly about your spouse to other people or vent about them online. Protect your spouse at all times and in all places.
Always wear your wedding ring. It will remind you that you’re always connected to your spouse and it will remind the rest of the world that you’re off limits!
Connect into a community of faith. A good church can make a world of difference in your marriage and family.
Pray together. Every marriage is stronger with God in the middle of it.
When you have to choose between saying nothing or saying something mean to your spouse, say nothing every time!
Never consider annulment as an option. Remember that a “perfect marriage” is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other.
-CTTO
Great list! 😎
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Thank you
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You have so many good points here, Dawna. It is easy to take our closest friends and relatives for granted, and it shouldn’t be that way. Love to you, my friend.
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Thank you Mary. I agree, it’s easy to take our loved ones for granted. Something I’m trying so hard not to do. Love back to you my dear friend. Hugs
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Thank you. I think that you would be (or are) a wonderful wife.
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Aww, thank you. I really appreciate your kind words. I do try
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I am sure that you are an amazing wife.
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I try, thank you.
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You are very, very kind.
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Such a very special person you are. It is good having you as a friend
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It’s good having you as a friend as well. Hugs
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Thank you. You are very, very special. I am happy for you having such a good relationship in your marriage.
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Me too
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Thank you very much
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No meaningful relationship should exist without hugs; lots of them
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I agree. I’m a huggy type of gal for sure.
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Good night. Please sleep well
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Thank you. I appreciate that.
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You are very, very welcome, and very much in touch with life issues of intimacy.
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I am very glad that you are a huggy type of person. It will hold you close to your husband, for a long time.
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Thank you. John’s a huggy person too, so we do enjoy lots of hugs throughout the day
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Thanks for sharing. I am very, very happy for you and John
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Thank you
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You are very, very, very welcome, and are a very special person.
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Per your article (Prioritize what happens in the bedroom), no tv sets should be allowed in the bedroom; there is always the danger of a tv program becoming more exciting that your mate. I have never had a tv set in my bedroom.
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I have friends that “wouldn’t be able to live” LOL without a tv in their bedroom. I really can not bring myself to understand what goes on in their minds.
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I used to love TV, but I’ve noticed lately, I enjoy the quiet more. When John’s watching TV, it simply becomes background noise to me.
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I understand what you are saying. I’m very sorry for your loss of quietness.
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“Give your best to each other – I love this sentiment!
Hope you’re well, Linda xx
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Me too my friend.
Hugs
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