First comes love, then comes marriage. We all know how it goes. And while we here at S&P Weddings are constantly striving to give you the best wedding ideas and advice, we also want to send you on your way to a happy marriage and get you you’re happily ever after.
As such, we’ve compiled some general, simple and light-hearted rules to go by to help you. We know that marriage and relationships in general are not that simple and will always need work and maintenance, but if you even take one simple guideline away from this list that makes you happy in your relationship, then it’s worth reading. You might not agree with all of them and they’re certainly not all always possible, but they’re certainly worth thinking about. Do you think we left any out? Let us know in the comments.
35 TIPS FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE
1. Always trust and be honest with each other
2. Having similar aims and ambitions in life are good when you’re building one together
3. It’s good when you have a similar sense of humour
4. Be able to laugh at each other
5. Ask each other about how your day went
6. Say ‘I love you’ regularly
7. Always kiss each other goodnight and goodbye in the morning
8. Regular cuddles are a must to keep you happy!
9. Holding hands when you are out and about keeps intimacy going
10. Having regular sex is very important
11. Set aside quality time for regular date nights
12. Regularly compliment each other – who doesn’t love to hear a compliment?
13. Continue to make an effort to look nice for your partner
14. Always remember birthdays and anniversaries
15. The occasional romantic gesture or surprise present never goes amiss
16. Always be grateful and show appreciation as much as possible
17. Knowing when to give each other some space is as important as being close
18. Get to know and accept each other’s faults
19. Always talk about a problem rather than bottling it up
20. Know when to say sorry and when to let things go
21. Never go to sleep on an argument is sage advice
22. Equally, having the odd argument or disagreement is not only alright, it’s important!
23. Having some shared hobbies and interests are important for a happy relationship
24. Having some different hobbies and interests are equally as important
25. Considering your partner to be your best friend – separately from your girls of course!
26. Having your own friends as well as mutual friends is essential
27. Have regular nights out with your own friends, without your partner to keep you both happy in your own lives
28.Getting on with each other’s friends is important too
29. Getting on with each other’s family isn’t always as easy but make the effort!
30. Take regular holidays, mini-breaks and weekends away together when possible
31. Having separate bank accounts can avoid financial disagreements
32. Equally divide household chores for fairness
33. Don’t hog the TV remote control!
34. Keep some things private – for example, always close the bathroom door!
35. A night or two unplugged every week is always a good thing for a happy relationship
Image credits: Picnic: Pinterest | Warm cuddles: Dan & Erin PhotoCinema via Love and Lavender | Reading: COJO Photo via 100 Layer Cake | Guitar: Stay Forever Photography via Rustic Wedding Chic | Home: Campbell Photography | Piano: Pinterest | Holding hands: ALA Cortez via Inspired By This | Holiday: Nack Photography via Snippet & Ink