You have the same likes. You have the same dislikes. You have the same friends. You spend every second of free time together. You have the perfect marriage that follows all the perfect rules, right? In fact, you would be wrong. In marriage, you need to tear some of the pages out of the rule-book and create an abridged version and this includes rewriting marriage rules and even breaking a few, such as the ones listed here. Don’t go to bed angry Attempting to resolve an issue within a certain time limit is asking for disaster. And the stress and exhaustion that precede bedtime could add fuel to the already fiery matter, causing the problem to escalate. This instruction may have originated in Ephesians 4: 26 of the Bible, which states, “Let not the sun go down on your wrath.” However, it’s sometimes better to set the issue aside until morning, when you’re both well rested. Always be completely honest This doesn’t mean telling your partner that they sing off-key in the shower, or describing in detail those pesky calluses on your feet. If you’ve had a bad day, don’t take it out on your partner when you get home. You can express to them how you’re feeling, while still treating them with kindness and respect. Don’t go into detailed descriptions – or any descriptions – of past relationships. It may trigger daunting comparisons and cause your partner to feel unappreciated and inadequate. Before you speak, make sure your words won’t hurt your spouse’s feelings. Don’t ever fight Couples who never argue are actually less honest with each other than couples who do. Letting something rankle around inside of you while you display a cheery front is untruthful and only allows the matter to churn to a boiling point, where it could erupt explosively. Couples who never fight, in order to avoid conflict, are actually more likely to divorce than those who air their feelings. A subject may be difficult to broach, but it’s often necessary and even helpful, to face it together and attempt to resolve it. Even if you’re livid, fight fair; no swearing, sarcasm, name-calling, blaming or insults. And be sure to keep your jabs above the belt so you don’t regret them later. Never sleep in separate beds One of you snores. One of you tosses and turns. One of you steals the blankets. One of you likes to watch late-night movies. If the two of you have sleep habits that aren’t in synch, don’t buy into the myth that spouses who sleep together are spouses who sleep better. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society
