Both you and your spouse have your own relationship histories that include not just your previous romantic partner, but also your parents, siblings, relatives, friends, coworkers and mentors. All of these relationships and histories shape your behavior today. They also have a large impact on the roles you assume in your marriage. Your history of your close relationships with others has a lot to do with how your fight, how you act when you are happy and how you behave during intimate moments. The way your parents raised you plays an important role in who you are today, but the emotional climate that prevailed when you were growing up was…

Don’t push the buttons Using a different tone of voice or rolling your eyes are common behaviors that can push buttons, particularly in your spouse. Whether done intentionally or not, the effect remains the same, and someone is going to get annoyed. Sometimes these acts are done purposefully, but often they occur without intention. There may be words or actions you say and do that upset your partner and this is where both of you need to sit down and talk about what grinds your gears. Offer reasons as to why you get offended and be understanding and compassionate to your partner when listening to their concerns.   Watch for…

Looking good and feeling good is an important part of life today for both men and women and you can accomplish that by working out. Having a good working out regime is a small portion of workout success. Other factors are having the time to work out and having an accountability partner and that’s something your spouse can help you with. Not only is working out great for your physique but it is also good for your muscular and skeletal health. Five of the best exercises to have fun with your significant other and to get great results are below: Stretching This may not be the traditional workout you would…

So, you found and married “The One.” That’s great! Now, how do you keep “The One?” Any successful relationship, whether it is with your co-workers, friends, family or spouse, requires good communication. Good communication occurs when both parties are able to express themselves openly and that the other person actually understands what is being communicated. One thing to remember in any conversation is that just because you “think” that you were able to express yourself clearly, it does not necessarily mean that the other person accurately understood what you were trying to say. In a marriage or long-term relationship, communication gets even “muddier” and more complicated because of the emotions…

Show Respect To Each Other’s Problems You can work through any problem in a marriage if both partners offer respect. When dealing with anger, things are exactly the same. Because anger tends to make you forget about manners and about politeness, your behavior can only seem hostile and harmful. But respect is more than that. By learning to (re)respect each other, you understand how to take into consideration your partner’s feelings. One thing you can do is to listen actively to your partner’s needs and wants. Express yourselves openly and without accusations or blaming. In the long run, it can be the wisest thing to do. Compassion Goes a Long…

Offer Your Help Surely, you can’t choose for your partner and you can’t make decisions for him either. But you can offer your help if you feel like this will change matters for the better. It’s very common in marriages for partners to wait for help and support. This happens because they feel hopeless and they lack the energy and motivation to get out from their angry states. Sometimes, they feel like a failure because they can’t control their emotions and behavior. This is why a caring and compassionate attitude can make a big change in your marriage.   Speak Up Your Mind Because marriage means sharing good and bad…