The 25 most important things in a wedding

It takes a lot of effort and work to make a marriage work.

Two people who have committed to being together in happiness or sadness need to properly solve problems together.

The marriage becomes strained when only one person in the couple carries the burden of relationship problems.

So, here are some things every marriage needs to be a successful union:

The 25 most important things in a wedding

Chains don’t hold a marriage together. They are threads, hundreds of tiny threads, that sew and unite the couple over the years.

1. Have the same goals

Couples stay in a lasting relationship if they are on the same page. While they may disagree about certain things or pursue different interests, they should have the same goals, values, and beliefs when it comes to things like buying a house or car, investing in their future, and raising their children.

2. Have a special place

Couples should have a place they consider special because they made so many memories there. It could be anywhere – the neighborhood park, a restaurant or a favorite vacation spot – where they relive happy memories and continue to build more moments together.

3. Have a tradition

Couples need to celebrate milestones and traditions because it strengthens the bond in the relationship. These events need to be in the spotlight every year because they are what makes your partnership unique.

4. Always be presentable to each other

Physical attraction is still important in a long-lasting relationship. It is admirable to see how couples strive to look presentable to their partner, like when they were still dating.

5. Have a photo collection of yourself

Your wedding photo is probably what you have on display at home or at your place of work. But if this was done five or ten years ago, wouldn’t it be nice to have an updated photo of each other?

Why not add a framed photo every year so you have a collection that showcases your years together? Make it into a new tradition.

6. Have good manners with each other

Couples are often comfortable in marriage, but familiarity can make partners forget to say “thank you” or “please” for the little things. Nothing teaches children manners better than seeing their parents lead by example, showing appreciation for their partner, even in the most ordinary situations.

7. Believe in “till death do us part”

Every marriage goes through challenges and trials. But those who remain standing are those with partners who fight for their relationship because they believe that only death can tear them apart.

8. Learn to give in when needed

Do you give the last piece of the cake to your partner? Does he/she give in knowing that it will make you happier if you watch that romantic movie than an action movie? A good marriage is all about giving way to your partner once in a while.

9. Bond with other couples

Having regular dates with other couples is a great way to build a happy marriage. When you share friends, you have the support system of people who understand what marriage is all about.

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10. Apologize and forgive more. And more!

Apologizing and forgiving each other is often not about empowerment or tolerance. Instead, it’s about letting go of pride and resentments every time relationship problems arise. It’s about committing to being positive even when there are problems you need to solve.

11. Always be kind to each other

Remember this the next time you are arguing with your spouse: sometimes it’s better to be kind than to be right. Showing kindness helps bring a positive vibe to a tense situation.

12. Respect each other always

Even in the midst of an argument, you shouldn’t belittle your partner. Respect breeds respect.

13. Write love letters and notes

I bet you used to do that when you were dating. This will help keep the romance alive in your marriage. Surprise your love by leaving notes inside your purse or wallet or write a romantic message when you deliver your shopping list.

14. Keep the house clean

A clean and tidy home increases the happiness and satisfaction of the people who live in it, according to a study of more than 2,000 people in the US. When couples are happier and more satisfied, there will be less conflict between them.

15. Show affection in public

This will make your spouse feel good about hearing you praise him or her in public.

16. Kiss each other every day

Be affectionate with your hello and goodbye kisses. You don’t know what will happen when you both have busy lives during the day, so remember to connect in this way on a daily basis.

17. Go offline when necessary

Occasionally spend a day together without any access to mobile devices. Couples need to experience this kind of downtime when they have nothing else to do but talk, connect, bond and interact with each other.

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18. Have a sense of humor

Couples who are ‘silly’ to each other are likely to have a successful marriage. Having a sense of humor in a relationship says a lot about a couple’s satisfaction.

19. Take some time alone to enjoy what you love to do

It’s okay to take time for yourself. You need to pursue your own interests to grow as an individual as well as your partner.

20. Take a separate vacation

Once in a while, it’s okay to take a vacation separately so you can miss each other and increase the passion in your marriage even more.

21. Try new adventures

Familiarity in a marriage brings comfort. However, new experiences bring the excitement that every wedding needs. So go ahead and try that new restaurant or take a trip somewhere you’ve never been before. Build new memories and adventures to keep the wedding spark burning!

22. Make a savings

According to research by psychologist Terri Orbuch, seven out of ten couples admit that arguments about money lead to tension in their marriage.

23. Be patient

Patience is indeed a virtue. And a good relationship is based on patience. Invest in it!

24. Practice altruism

Selfishness cannot have a place in a relationship.

25. Communicate clearly

Relationships are broken when partners don’t make the effort to express what they really feel. For better or worse, couples have to talk about their problems and really listen to what the other partner is saying.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Remember that it will take a lot of effort to accomplish these things to make your marriage a success. However, your efforts will be worth it when you do it for the great love of your life. Good luck!

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