In the years that Birkat Elyon has been helping couples find the perfect, beautiful CZ engagement and wedding ring (and returning later for special gifts!), we’ve learned a few things about happy marriages. Here are ten great pieces of advice to keep that love burning bright for years.
- Always answer the phone when your spouse is calling and do your best to keep it off when the two of you are together. If nothing else, that’s just common courtesy for anyone.
- Pick your friends carefully. They can impact your marriage in ways you might not expect, so surround yourself with those who support and strengthen the relationship.
- When it comes to arguments, don’t think in terms of a “winner” and a “loser.” You’re partners so figure out a way to find a solution. Win together.
- Prioritize time together. Relationships are not static; they evolve, and time is the currency required to build a strong marriage.
- Give your best to each other. It’s all too easy to put others ahead of your spouse – colleagues, family, kids, friends. But at the end of the day, don’t leave your spouse with your emotional “leftovers”; move them higher up on your list.
- Choose to love each other – even when you don’t like each other. Even the happiest couples get on each other’s nerves from time to time. Remember that love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a commitment.
- Don’t let the kids put your marriage “on hold.” When you’re raising a family, it’s understandable that they take a lot of your energy and attention. However, putting your relationship on the back burner can have devastating long-term consequences.
- A strong marriage requires more than just sex…but it definitely needs sex. Prioritize what happens in the bedroom.
- Don’t keep secrets; they’re a surefire intimacy-killer.
- Make laughter your language. Find a reason to laugh and be happy whenever you can, even when times are tough.