Marriage is tough on both men and women, and living with another person for years in the same house while facing the challenges of raising children, financing your life, working and dealing with health problems is never easy.
So if you want a rock solid marriage, one that will go the long haul – Read these words of advice carefully, and write them on your heart!
21. Look into his or her eyes, touch their face and give thanks for him or her who puts up with you during the good and bad times
22. Don’t lie to each other. A hard truth is always better then an easy lie
23. Ask your mate if their are any needs going unmet.
24. Spend some type of quality time with your spouse
25. Invest in your marriage – do a marriage retreat at least 2x a year
26. Read Quran together and discuss God’s plan for marriage.
27. Renew your vows – remember your promise to your spouse at the alter – for better or worse in sickness and in health.
28. Be ready to make many sacrifices – things you may not feel like doing – but do them anyway
29. Be ready to make many compromises.
30. Listen to your spouse’s guidance.
31. Ask your mate for areas where they can improve in.
32. Hear one another out.
33. Try to resolve problems and issues when your both calm.
34. Instead of trying to be right look for the solution that brings peace.
35. Do not use sarcasm.
36. Tell your spouse you can’t live without them.
37. If you know you did wrong, be ready to make things right.
38. Be ready to apologize and be ready to forgive when the situation arises.
39. Fight for your marriage!
40. Don’t focus on your spouse weakness but focus on their strengths.
To be Continue…..