"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

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-- The Nest Editors

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