As anyone who’s been married for even just a few years can tell you, committing your life to another human being is not something anyone should ever enter lightly. Sure, you can observe tons of celebs who allow themselves to be swept away and make that leap without much thought, but they aren’t exactly the best role models when it comes to romance.
Of course, celeb or not, there are plenty of folks who are lucky enough to actually find their perfect someone. Several of these happily married couples have shared the ways they know their relationship is built to last — and one shared the hard way they learned how much a mistake can cost.
That’s not to say marriage is always a bed of roses. But it’s how you handle those thorns that really makes the difference.
Do you have your own secret for success in your marriage? Be sure to comment below and SHARE with your loved ones!
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1. You always have their back
“When I got laid off and was feeling super-desperate and pathetic, she took my hand and told me, ‘We'll get through this.’” – Barkingpanther
2. Your home is a safe space
“I get criticized a lot during my day… It's nice to be able to come home and not have that.” – anonoman925
3. You are still excited just to see each other
“When my husband comes home from work and is so excited to see us. The dog runs over to him, he scoops up my daughter and gives her a big hug, and kisses me. We spend all day waiting to be together again, and when the whole family is home it's just wonderful.” – lorcam4
4. You keep discovering new surprises
“He's the one person I never get bored of being around. My curiosity and interest in him is still like an itch I can't scratch.” – Reddit user
5. You know marriage isn’t a hobby
“My wife and I share very different hobbies and enjoy them separately. But when it comes to child rearing, money, and running a household, we are in perfect accord. Our first year was rough…very rough. I think the reason a lot of marriages fail is unrealistic expectations. Marriage does not mean spending every waking moment together. And it is not an eternal honeymoon.” – magicmuds
6. You never, ever hold back — and you're there for them in return
“There was a time when I was just feeling really bad about my situation at work, school, and social pressures. I didnt talk to my wife about it for a couple weeks and she noticed. I shrugged it off and then finally told her. Her reaction was not at all what I was expecting. She was so compassionate, kind, worried, and supportive.” – GiddyNinja
7. You focus on complete partnership
“EVERYTHING that happens in your life, you have a partner. Not just a witness, or confidante, but a partner… Someone who is there for everything, and is there for life. No questions asked.” – Sterculius
8. You don’t go to bed angry
“This is the best piece of advice we were given as a couple. Sure, we have arguments and disagreements from time to time… But it's how you go about solving them that makes or breaks your relationship. Admit defeat, admit when you are wrong, and apologize. Sometimes you should do this even if you still think you're right!” – SecretNameIsSecret
9. You remain faithful
“I cheated. It was the biggest mistake of my life. Still is… Long story short, she took me back, the beautiful person that she is. Those months of me alone without her, reminds me of how stupid I was… Things will never be the same again, though… Never cheat. Never ever ever ever cheat. It's not worth it. Really. Not worth it.” – thrwawy_acc
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