Marriage is a sacred institution, irrespective of what people think of it today. It is an institution where we aren’t expected to graduate (Sadly, there is graduation in marriage these days).

We all wish for a happy marriage, no doubt this is true. But how many people are willing to strive towards bringing happiness in their home? Very few. This is the sad reality…

Every marriage has its own challenge, but what makes the difference is the willingness of couples to make it work. There are certain things that make couples happy in marriage. When these things are present, both parties will enjoy their union.

7 Things That Make Couples Happy In Marriage


#1. Both Individuals Must Be Willing To Make The Marriage Work

For every successful marriage, both partners must be willing to make it work. Happiness in a relationship/marriage doesn’t happen overnight. It comes with sacrifices and compromises from both parties.

Don’t get me wrong. I am not saying that marriage is a bed of roses. If you have this idea, please wake up to reality. It comes with endless challenges, but the willingness of both parties to make it work is what makes a difference.

No matter what your partner has done to you, if you believe in your marriage, forgiveness will not be an issue. So, one of the things that make couples happy in marriage is their willingness to make the union work.

What differentiate couples who are divorced from those who are happy in their marriage is “The willingness to make it work”. Once this will is in a marriage, happiness will never leave such a relationship.

We all see romantic and lovely couples every day. In fact, sometimes we wish we were there. But have you ever thought of the sacrifices they made before they got to that level in their union? And they wouldn’t have made these sacrifices if they don’t have the will to make the marriage work.

Once you believe in your union and ready to make it work, you will always be happy.

#2. Genuine Love

When there is genuine love in a union, that union can never fail. In fact, the couples will always be happy irrespective of the challenges they are facing. Sadly, the term love has been abused over time.

We often mistake “Lust” for “Love”. These are two different terms, but people used them interchangeable these days. If you marry your partner because you Lusted after him or her, the possibility of you being happy is such a union will be slim.

If you marry your partner because of social pressures, financial stability or the need for a family, you may not be really happy in your marriage. However, if you make the decision to marry somebody because you genuinely love him/her, you will definitely be happy.

There is something people fail to understand. Sharing life together is as important as the marriage itself. So, when you decide to be selfless about the love you have for your partner, the relationship will become enviable to every other person.

#3. Regular Sex

Sex is the most important thing in marriage. It serves as lubrication that lubricates the wheel of marriage. Regular sex creates a special bond among married couples. Research shows that happy couples have sex at least three times a week.

So, if you really want to have a happy union with your partner, sex is part of the equation. It is a constant in the marital equation that will bring happiness to couples.

#4. Faithfulness

Faithfulness is very important in every union. I have seen several marriages crumbled due to the unfaithfulness of partners. In the past, men are known for being unfaithful to their partners, but the table is turning around.

On daily basis, we hear stories of how married women are sleeping with their security guards, husband’s drivers and even bosses at work. I don’t want to sound chauvinistic, but it is what we have been seeing.

Once you start deleting those messages, hiding credit alerts and keeping secret, you have already started the journey of unfaithfulness to your partner. As a rule, try as much as possible to eliminate all form of distractions and build a happy home.

Remember they were several people around and you chose your partner, try to be faithful to him or her and focus on building a happy home. If you can infuse the spirit of faithfulness into your marriage, you and your partner will always be happy.

#5. Understanding

Understanding helps couples wither storms of confusion, argument etc that come that way in marriage. Understanding is an important marriage secret every couple needs to learn.

Without a doubt, it is one of the things that make couples happy in marriage. Sometimes, you and your partner may have different personality traits.

For instance, you may like talking calm during an argument and your partner likes screaming and yelling. It takes understanding to go through issues like this. However, if you understand the personality of your partner, you will be able to tolerate his or her excesses.

#6. Communication

Communication is key in every marriage. It is better for your partner to complain about things that he or she kept silent. The silence may be killing the marriage and his or her love for you gradually.

It is not just about communication, but you must be very open when discussing things with your partner. Learn to use words of affirmation and give amazing gifts to your partner. Open communication is one of the traits of happy couples.

#7. Respect

Every human deserves to be respected, irrespective of sex or race. Research shows that the happiest married couples are those who always respect themselves. In fact, a greater percentage of happy couples always have respect for each other.

It doesn’t matter if you are the man in the relationship, you need to give respect to your partner. After all, you can’t neglect the fact that “respect is a reciprocal”. The more you respect your partner, the more you get from him or her.

Respect is one of the tips on how to have a happy marriage, take it very seriously. It can help revamp a collapsing marriage.

Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2019/02/16/7-things-make-couples-happy-marriage/

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Every happy marriage you see out there has its own challenge. The couples must have gone through series of trials before coming to a compromise.