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ACCEPTANCE
Attraction
Communication
Commitment
Enjoyment
Purpose
Trust - are the 7 secrets of a good marriage
Just look around the world, you might wonder why do people who have been so long in love before marriage getting divorced after a while. Things are changing the way men and women behave and interact have changed over the years and a better understanding of your partner's vision, likes and dislikes and moreover, what he/she expects from the other are the first and foremost to a successful married life.
Marry one you Love, not one you Admire
It is important to know your partner before you get married and it is always a big question before everyone how to get to know each other. Find a partner who can truly understand you and you can understand. Remember you need to marry one you can love and one that loves you, not one you admire or one admires you. Try to find what you expect from marriage and partner; share with him your thoughts, your principles, your expectations in love and life.
The reason why love fails is quite clear with the recent trends that youngsters follow before getting married. Be yourself and begin your married life with out over expectations. A marriage doesn't become successful with beauty alone. Though a happy married life requires attraction, leisure and enjoyment, acceptance, communication, commitment, purpose, support and trust are the vital elements you should ever have.
"Your Job will not take Care of you when you are Sick"
"Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about" says Prof. Randy Pausch who was an American professor of computer science died of pancreatic cancer in 2008. He goes on saying "forget the issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. So, stay in touch."
Learn how to Agree to Disagree
Secret to a happy marriage life is none other than truthfulness, boundless love, care and support. Compliment more than you criticize your partner. Marry someone you really love to listen and talking to. Learn how to agree to disagree. Respect each other's privacy and be quick to say "I am sorry". Never stop dating. LOVE and CARE each other.
Spare a little time with your partner away from noise, children, friends, relatives and other troubles that haunt you all through the day, discuss, share and hold each other. Forget your problems and whisper each other this is a great time we together!
