No relationship can thrive without communication. It's important to let the communication flow between the couple be open and frank. Never hide your emotions with your partner nor take his/her feelings for granted. Speak on clear cut terms and address your topic of consideration directly. Ensuring free flow of communication will go a long way in avoiding misunderstandings and ambiguous situations.
Acceptance:
Each one of us is different in our own way. Learn to accept your life partner as he or she is, don't attempt to change their ways or behaviour if only to suit your tastes or interests. Instead, try to make the person understand how a particular behaviour affects you and why you feel it needs to be amended. Remember, your partner also has equal rights to feel similarly about you.
Spending value time:
Intimacy is an important aspect in a marital relationship. It's very important that you make time for each other and stay in tune with each other's needs, interests and priorities even amidst your busy schedules. Get involved in activities, games or entertainment that both of you enjoy together once in a while. This way you put the spark back on your relationship which, over the years may tend to get monotonous.
Understanding:
When you love a person, you would naturally want to understand him/her more. While it's important to persue your own needs, objectives and dreams, you would do well to remember that your partner may have a different set of goals, aspirations and priorities. Heed them, talk with your partner about your interests etc in order that you can be mutually supportive of them.
Give-and-take:
Marriage is not a one-sided affair. It requires determination, effort and a desire on both sides to make it work and succeed. Do not take your relationship or your spouse for granted. Especially during crisis, it's important to talk the matter over. Being considerate, making sacrifices for each other is a must in marriage. Your personalities must be able to complement each other. Forgiving and forgetting is also part of overcoming marital discords and strengthening the relationship.
Commitment:
Only committed relationships can sustain. Both partners must be equally committed towards making the marriage successful. Just as both are entitled to equal rights and privileges, both need to share their duties and responsibilities to ensure a peaceful and harmonious relationship. Support each other's work in a non-interfering manner.
Respect:
Treat others as you would want to be treated, right? Make sure to treat your partner with love and respect all the time. Even if you have an argument or go through frustrating moments, never go beyond a limit. Just deal with the current issue while expressing your opinion.Voicing insult or accusation will lead to injuring your bond which eventually may cause regret.
Honesty:
Honesty is the cornerstone of a happy and healthy marriage.Be truthful to your partner. Account for transparency in your relationship so that you end up doing the right thing. When faced with a difficult choice, always take decisions that will strengthen your family ties.
Family ties:
Needless to say, we survive in society thanks to our families and friends. Mix freely and be in constant touch with each other's families and friends so as to strengthen your bond socially. You are going to need their support and solace in times of difficulty.
N.B.
These rules apply for married couples of all age groups. Go ahead with confidence and make the most of your marriage. It's never too late!
Best wishes for a long, happy and successful married life!!!
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