What are the secrets to a happy marriage?

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I have been married three months now and am truly loving every day of it. People say that with time things change but I really want to make sure me and my husband stay the same way and even grow closer with time. Can the old timers share their secrets for a happy marriage?

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It is Not Love and trust. Sex and money trumps all More
Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago by Relationships | permalink
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It is Not Love and trust. Sex and money trumps all. My father asked me this same question when I was in college. Full of know-it-all, psychology-major cockiness, I answered, "Love and trust." "Wrong," he said. Stumped, I followed up with "Communication." Wrong again. His answer: sex and money. If a couple can't get those two things right, then they're not going to be happy. After eight years of marriage, my husband still chases me around the house, and courting expenses are built into the budget.
Joneis Thomas
Colonial Beach, Virginia

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Trust each other blindly More
Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago by Manny56 | permalink
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I feel trust is the single most important factor in any relationship. If you have complete and blind trust over your partner, you will never have a reason to fight or split.

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Respect your partner's space More
Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago by Randy | permalink
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Respecting space is the biggest and most important factor behind a successful marriage. You need to make sure your partner has room to breath and doesn't feel suffocated.

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Give decision making freedom More
Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago by Bluejazz | permalink
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Everyone wants to make decisions as they see fit. If you are going to force your partner into decisions of your choice all the time, eventually the relationship will break up.

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Accept each others families More
Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago by Nina | permalink
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Marriage is not just about your partner, its also about his/her family. The key to a happy marriage is the acceptance of each others families and building a rapport with them.

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You have to pick your battles: learn to forgive and forget More
Published: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago by Khuishe | permalink
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You have to pick your battles. Life is full of ups and downs, so is marriage. When people start fighting over everything and anything, relationship goes south. Don't argue over things that are no big deal. Want a happy marriage, learn to forgive and forget.

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