5 Tips for Living Happily Ever After!!!

In the Fairytales, the man and woman live happily ever after. Why is it that in real life, many marriages end in divorce? Various reasons are responsible for this. It is important that we know a few tips on how to live happily ever after in relative peace with one’s spouse, so that we can live longer in good health.

Devote time to your spouse.
Regular couples’ time is very important. Do try to keep the flame burning in your heart by spending intimate time with your spouse. Do fun activities together, such as staying indoors and singing along to your favorite pieces of music or watching a movie.

Pay attention when your spouse talks to you.
Breakdown in communication is one of the major reasons for divorce. When your partner is talking, listen! It will make him/her feel loved and appreciated. Resist the urge to interrupt or tune out in the middle of a conversation.

Be nice!
It might seem obvious, but many couples treat each other with contempt. Make the effort to request for whatever you want from your spouse in a calm, nice tone of voice. If your spouse didn’t respond satisfactorily, make your request more emphatically, but still in a nice tone of voice.

Fight fair.
This is very important. You need to avoid all forms of name-calling and insults whenever you and your spouse disagree. Words can hurt deeply and the memory lingers long after the event has passed.

Don’t neglect your sex life.
Sex is very important in a marriage. Low sex drive on the part of one of the partners can make the other party feel rejected and undesirable. Try to improve on your sex drive so that you have it as often as the other partner wants.

It is not so hard to live happily ever after a marriage. Love is a learned behavior and everyone is capable of treating their spouses in a way that will make them live happily ever after.

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Expectations of a Married Woman

Marriage is a very serious affair. It ought to last for a lifetime, but sadly enough, some marriages end in divorce. It has become necessary for me to write about the expectations of a married woman at home so that my readers can take with them a few suggestions for their marriages. Whether you are religious or not, you can apply these tips and spice up your marriage because they are tried and true. They cut across all religions (or even the absence of one!)

Be understanding of your husband.
In a marriage, a woman is expected to be understanding of her husband. Men go through a lot of stress trying to ensure that there is always food on the table. They are not as emotional as women are and are more likely to tune you out if you start yelling and go ballistic in the house. If your husband does something that you don’t like, express it in a calm manner and listen for feedback.

Loyalty and confidentiality.
Your first loyalty is to your husband, not to your family or friends. Do learn to discuss all problems with your husband and not with outsiders. If you are having problems in your marriage, seek the opinion of professional marriage counsel lors rather than bringing up the matter with your friends. This will bring the respect of your husband and enable him to confide in you more and more.

Be your husband’s best friend.
In a marriage, a woman should aim to be the best friend her husband will ever have, his go-to person whenever he needs a good laugh or a shoulder to cry on. This is one expectation your husband has, even if he has never voiced it.
Nowadays, gender roles in marriages have become blurred, with the men now picking up the kids after school and women being the breadwinners in many families. The suggestions given herein, if properly applied, will help strengthen your marriage.

Here’s to a happy married life!

xoxo,
Lush

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