"If you're arguing with your spouse over how to do a task, just remember that the results won't matter in one day, one week, one month, or one year. Chill out." -- LorieA
"Don't forget to keep 'dating' after you're married. Getting all dolled up and going out on the town, sneaking kisses in the movie theater -- these help keep things exciting!" -- Kauline
"Don't complain or talk badly about your husband to your friends, parents, or siblings. You'll forgive him long before they do, and you risk having your relationship judged or commented on by others. If you have to get it out, write in a journal." -- TheBrowns
"Don't think that there won't be any problems after the wedding. Talk about what you're feeling and don't try to hide your problems from your spouse -- they'll only explode later on." -- Transparence
"Sleep naked!" -- Tracy&Steve
"Always remember you don't own your spouse -- your spouse is a gift, not a possession." -- MDwifey
"Be the bigger person -- be the first to apologize. I personally struggle with this. I don't want to be the first to say sorry! But marriage is more important than our own little self-interests, so I try." -- Kyleigh
"Nobody is perfect, not even you. When he forgets something important or messes up; you could eventually do that too. And when you do, youll hope he won't hold it over your head for the next 50 years!" -- Goldenmama
"You need to be willing to make more than 50 percent of the effort nearly all of the time. Don’t be territorial about things, like who changes the toilet paper roll. If each partner puts in what he or she perceives as more than half the effort, things will work pretty well." -- LucyMax
>> Share your own married words of wisdom
-- The Nest Editors
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kimber2008
My mom told me to make sure you have sex 1-2 times a week(more would be recommended) and your relationship will be alot closer. I have to agree with this because i can tell a difference when we are having sex all the time and when we are in a rut. The more frequent the less arguments and the more he does for me!
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malikajohn
Take lots of opportunities to build each other up--especially after your spouse has had some things to discourage him/her. Compliment each other and show your admiration for each other.
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mother of Ryan
Remember that love is commitment not just the warm fuzzy feelings you have.
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Swordman5000sWoman
My step-father in law gave us this sage advice: "If you get in an argument and you don't know how to get out, but you know it needs to end...get naked. There is no way you can continue arguing when at least one of you is standing there in the nude"...seems to work for the in-laws.
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haribo43
I always hear people advise you not to go to bed angry, and I think that's terrible advice. Sometimes you both need to step away from a situation and decompress, sleep on it, even, before you can tackle it in a constructive manner. If you have a fight at night, chances are you're both tired & aren't thinking as clearly as you could/should.
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kitkatvt
do your best not to go to bed angry, any night.
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poovey1123
Always aim to make one another, not yourselves. If you're both making the other happy, then you're both happy.
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Tootlez
I was once told: Marriage isn't 50/50 or 100/100, its 60/40 with both people trying to be the 60. Share and talk.