There are many theories out there about what makes for happy relationships.
And how to be happier in your marriage. You don’t have to look far to find lots of quotes from scientists and authors to find tips for creating your own happiness.
We have put together some of the best tips to help you live your happiest life in your marriage.
Here are 21 tips for fostering a happy and lasting marriage:
BE SOLIDARITY
“Lean into each other’s strengths. Forgive the other’s weaknesses. »~ Unknown
It’s easy to be in a relationship when things are going well, but it’s the tough times that make the relationship stronger. Remember to be there, support yourself, and ask for help when you need it.
CORRECT WHAT DOESN’T GO TO FUR AND TO MEASURE
“A relationship is like a house. When a light bulb burns out, you don’t buy a new house, you change the bulb. »~ Unknown
Take care of your relationship regularly. It will cost you more if you wait too long.
THINK FREELY
“If you want to know where your heart is, watch where your mind goes when it wanders.” ~ Unknown
Fostering your creative mind will make you happy and prosperous in your relationships.
ENGAGE YOURSELF
“Marriage is a lifelong commitment with no exception clauses. ~ Dr. James Dobson
It’s very simple, you have to be ready to commit to going through the ups and downs of life together.
LOOK FOR THE POSITIVE
“A happy marriage does not mean having a perfect spouse or a perfect marriage. It just means that you have chosen to look past the imperfections of the two. ~ Fawn Weaver
We can easily get over our partner’s little troubles when we focus on their qualities.
DO SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY
“Marriage doesn’t make you happy, you make your marriage happy. ~ Dr. Les & Leslie Parrott
Do something everyday that makes you happy and your relationships will benefit. You cannot be happy in a relationship if you are not happy on your own.
FORGIVE IMPERFECTIONS
“A successful marriage is not the union of two perfect people. It is that of two imperfect people who have learned the value of forgiveness and grace. ~ Darlene Schacht
Forgiveness is very important in relationships. Holding on to the things that make you angry keeps you in negative space and prevents you from being your best self.
IT STARTS WITH YOU
“Success in marriage doesn’t come just from finding the right partner, but from being the right partner. ~ Barnett R. Brickner
Trying to change your partner will backfire on you, so focus on your contribution. Only attack what you can control.
MAKE YOUR WEDDING A PRIORITY
“Marriage is not a noun, it is a verb. It’s not something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every day. ~ Barbara De Angelis
Stop seeing marriage as a thing and start thinking about it as something that is part of you. Take care of it, feed it and let it grow.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY
“A good marriage is one that enables change and growth in individuals and in the way they express their love. ~ Pearl Buck
Learn to love to learn. Learning is the key to growth and evolution. And growth is the key to strong relationships.
LIVE IN THE PRESENT
“Love as if tomorrow doesn’t exist, and if tomorrow comes, love again. ~ Max Lucado
Focus on what really matters and don’t let life’s distractions keep you from living fully in the moment.
CELEBRATE THE BEST OF THE OTHER
“In marriage, when we honor and celebrate each other, we are free to become the best version of ourselves. ~ Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott
Make each day a celebration of the good in your relationship and in the next.
BE NICE AND GENEROUS
“A good marriage is a contest of generosity. ~ Diane Sawyer
Do something special every day. A little note, a surprise cup of coffee or a simple phone call, just to say hello, will brighten the day of your dear and tender.
ACTIONS HAVE MORE WEIGHT THAN WORDS
“Married couples who love each other tell a thousand things without speaking. ~ Chinese proverb
Make sure your actions prove your love. Often times what you do and the way you do it says more than expressing your love in words.
INVEST YOUR TIME
“The more you invest in a marriage, the more valuable it becomes.” ~ Amy Grant
Nothing is more precious than spending time in the relationships that matter most.
FORGIVE TEN THINGS
“Make a list of ten of your spouse’s faults which, for the sake of your marriage, should be forgotten. You can live with these ten. ~ J & G Murphy
There are surely things that annoy you about your partner. Make a commitment to accept them and forget them.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE SMALL DETAILS
“It’s the little things that keep us together. These little details will make me love me forever. ~ Sonia Schaad
It’s not the big gestures that show love, it’s all the little things we do every day.
EXPRESS YOUR LOVE EVERYDAY
“The biggest weakness of most humans is their reluctance to tell others how much they love them while they’re still alive. ~ Orlando Battista
Say what you feel.
TAKE CARE OF IT
“Marriage is like good wine, if it is well maintained it improves with age. »~ Unknown
Appreciating what is positive in your relationship attracts more good, and your relationship gets stronger and better.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
“One of the greatest gifts you can give your husband is your own integrity. ~ Stormie Omartian
You can’t take care of your relationship if you don’t take care of yourself. Make yourself a priority.
LEARN FROM THE PAST AND DREAM OF THE FUTURE
“Marriage is like a cultural ramp. It connects people to the past and guides them to the future. ~ Diane Frolov
Seek out the lessons of the past and use them to help you create your future.
