{"id":8775,"date":"2022-11-07T08:05:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T08:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/?p=8775"},"modified":"2022-11-07T10:48:46","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T10:48:46","slug":"secrets-to-a-long-and-successful-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/secrets-to-a-long-and-successful-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Secrets to a long and successful marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/secrets-to-a-long-and-successful-marriage\/\">A successful marriage is possible! Here are some principles that will help you create and maintain a successful marriage.<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Spouses in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/secrets-to-a-long-and-successful-marriage\/\"><strong>successful marriage<\/strong><\/a> are savvy. They read books, attend seminars, browse Web articles and observe other successful marriages. However, successful couples will tell you that they also learn by experience.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/10-07-2022.jpg\" alt=\"Secrets to a long and successful marriage\" class=\"wp-image-8779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/10-07-2022.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/10-07-2022-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/10-07-2022-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/10-07-2022-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mangliks.com\/matrimonial-blog\/secrets-to-a-long-and-successful-marriage\/\"><strong>Secrets to a long and successful marriage <\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are some principles of success I have learned from working with and observing hundreds of couples:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Happiness is not the most important thing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone wants to be happy, but happiness will come and go. Successful couples learn to intentionally do things that will bring happiness back when life pulls it away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secrets to a long and successful marriage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marriage takes work! Whoever tells you otherwise is simply lying! So when you see couples who have lasted a lifetime together, you can&#8217;t help but wonder what could be the secret behind such successful marriages. Well, it isn\u2019t some complicated riddle, but in fact, quite simple in terms of love, understanding, trust and of course, strategy! Hence, we bring to you some ways to have a lifelong marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fight fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t bring \u201cyou didn\u2019t do that last year too\u201d into a fight. Bringing up past mistakes will only deteriorate the situation. So, if you and your partner are arguing, focus on handling the current issue you both are facing, rather than misleading the conversation into unnecessary directions. Fight fair, solve fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compliment each other frequently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple words of encouragement or compliments have far greater power than you think. Telling your partner they look good in that suit or dress can really lighten them up. Also, if your partner is let down at any moment, praising them about their qualities and work will surely motivate them further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A crisis doesn\u2019t mean the marriage is over<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Crises are like storms: loud, scary and dangerous. But to get through a storm you have to keep driving. A crisis can be a new beginning. It\u2019s out of pain that great people and marriages are produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep realistic expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t expect your partner to do things according to your way. Keep it real when it comes to expecting them to indulge in some household chores or basic amenities. Accept that your partner has their own way of doing things. Marriage includes a lot of compromise and understanding, especially about meeting up to expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mould into each other\u2019s wants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your partner is craving ice-cream for dessert, but you want brownies, then order some ice-cream for now. There\u2019s always a next time. Don\u2019t throw a fit if things don\u2019t go your way, instead, learn to balance it equally, so that your partner also takes your wants and needs into consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your spouse comes first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s any good or bad news, your spouse should be the first one to know. This assures them of their position in your life. Despite you having best friends, spend time with your spouse, go out on spontaneous trips and consider each other as a main priority-this will keep you two married happily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take things lightly, whenever possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t necessary to take things seriously, every time you and your spouse have a fight. If they have offended you in a way, take some time to think and give them a chance to apologise genuinely. If they do, don\u2019t make a big deal out of it. You can laugh it out instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Love is a verb, not just a feeling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyday life wears away the \u201cfeel good side of marriage.\u201d Feelings, like happiness, will fluctuate. But, real love is based on a couple\u2019s vows of commitment: \u201cFor better or for worse\u201d \u2014 when it feels good and when it doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Register FREE &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BL4tuB18PF\">https:\/\/t.co\/BL4tuB18PF<\/a><br \/><br \/>Find Your Manglik&#39;s Soulmate<br \/>With The Blessings of Shree Ram Ji<br \/><br \/>@mangliksmatrimony <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mangliks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mangliks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mangliks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#mangliks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/manglik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#manglik<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/payment?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#payment<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/paynow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#paynow<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/help?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#help<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/find?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#find<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/matrimonialservices?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#matrimonialservices<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wedding?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wedding<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/marriage?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#marriage<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/shaadi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#shaadi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/matrimony?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#matrimony<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/love?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#love<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/matrimonial?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#matrimonial<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lifepartner?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lifepartner<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2NJwJS4LaC\">pic.twitter.com\/2NJwJS4LaC<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mangliks.com (@MangliksDotCom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MangliksDotCom\/status\/1545693072503488512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 9, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A successful marriage is possible! Here are some principles that will help you create and maintain a successful marriage. Spouses in a successful marriage are savvy. They read books, attend seminars, browse Web articles and observe other successful marriages. 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