Five Crucial Tips for Every Healthy Marriage

Five Crucial Tips For Every Healthy Marriage

1. If you want a healthy and happy marriage you must be fully committed to each other. Every marriage has some difficult times. During these times, the uncommitted usually run and take the easy way out. But the committed couple look each other straight in the eye and say "I love you, I'm committed to you, and we will get through this" You can take the easy way out like most people do these days, or you can fight for your future and for what you have already earned. And by the way, at some point you must speak those words to your spouse: "I am committed to you, you are worth it and I need you in my life" Then follow through with action.

2. Tip number two for a healthy marriage is humility. Are you able to say you are sorry to your spouse and mean it? The way of the world goes something like this - if you don't do things my way, in my timing, if you don't put me first, then I don't need you. Sometimes a wife will lash out at her husband and he will respond with anger. And he might tell her that she can't treat him that way and if she does, then he does not need her in his life. That may or may not be despicable because the truth is, maybe he has not paid any attention to her or given her any of his affection or quality time for weeks. So dare to be different from the world and humble yourself. Use some wisdom before you get all high on yourself and say something stupid - both husbands and wives. Because once they leave your lips, you can't take the words back - not ever.

3. Tip number three is quality time. People in a healthy marriage find quality time to spend alone with one another at almost any cost. What ever method you decide on, make sure you stick with it on a routine basis. Some people make it during dinner after work each day. Some couples make it later in the evening after the kids are in bed. Another good idea is to set aside a date night. I can't tell you how often, but it should be routine and sacred.

4. We might have heard a thousand times how important communication is between a man and his wife - and it really is critical for a healthy marriage. If you are able to, talk with each other even throughout the work day. Don't underestimate this, it makes a big difference - I discovered from experience.

Discussing certain subjects is as important as finding the time to discuss them. A few subjects that can't be avoided in order for the marriage to stay healthy include finances, children, aspirations, and in-laws. You really need to be on the same page about how your children are going to be raised both for their stability and for your sanity between one another. Always be discussing finances. Share together constantly about how each of you desire your hard earned money to be spent. And don't make any large purchases without first discussing it with your precious spouse. Share your aspirations and plans with each other, both long term and short term. And discuss where you want to be together in the next few years. Finally, talk about your in-laws with your spouse. Discuss where you will spend Christmas BEFORE Christmas, not that morning. Plan all these things out with proper communication.

5. Last but not least, pray together. Praying together melts icebergs. Hand in hand intercede for each other, and build each other up. This is so encouraging. It may feel awkward at first, but it is so important for a healthy marriage. Nothing can really compare to a heart felt prayer for your spouse. Just cry out to God about any and every need and desire they may have. Once again, dare to be different. Dare to have a healthy marriage.

Good Luck and God Bless!!

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