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There were times when I wondered how a particular couple survived years of being married to each other.  Because if I were in her position, I wouldn't last.  Then, it dawned on me... because we are different people.   So, is there really a secret to a successful marriage?   I am hardly THE person to give advice on this topic, so I am not handing out any advice.  However, I might be able to give some tips based on my observations.   First, know that what worked for others may not work for you.  Another couple's priorities, needs or quirks may be different from your own.  Understanding this is very basic and removes all other assumptions.  I used to wonder, how can this man take all this nagging from his wife?  My husband wouldn't have any of that.  That's because they are different people.  Values.  It would help if you and your spouse share the same values.  Having the same values will lead to fewer arg...

Last Friday, Vic and I celebrated our 6 years of partnership by drowning ourselves in cheese, foie gras and desserts. Sarap! Though my stomach is still recovering from all that dairy, I quite thankful that God has blessed our relationship with so many things. 6 years and 3 kids later, we're still the same old couple who enjoy food and music. Not only are we partners in parenting, we're also great in shopping =P I thank God for giving me someone who I can laugh and cry with, share my burden with (chiz!), who can (almost always) read my mind, who can finish my sentences, who understands my mood swings, who has an endless supply of moral support and who lets me be what I want to be. To my favorite travel buddy, Happy 6th wedding anniversary to us!

This link was shared by my husband's friend. You may want to share this with your other married friends. (Author Unknown) Discuss this list with your wife. Ask her to check the ones meaningful to her, and then have her arrange them in the order she considers important. Use this list to learn what speaks “love” to her. It’s most likely very different from what speaks “love” to you. 1. Start and/or end each day by holding hands and praying together with your wife. 2. Pray for her every day and make it a point to pray with her when she is troubled. 3. Communicate with her instead of talking AT her or shutting her out emotionally. 4. Talk to her respectfully without demeaning her or hurting her feelings. 5. Compliment her for the giftedness you see in her. Be specific. 6. Show interest in her friends and give her time to be with them. 7. Do something active together to lift her spirit —even taking a walk hand-in-hand. 8. Express to her that you need and value her. 9. Show ent...