Successful Marriage Tips

Successful marriage tips coming from a "twenty-something" going on ten years of marriage may not seem sufficient enough to command serious consideration. However, a wise person once said, "Let no man look down on thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conduct, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

Mere compilation of years does not make a person mature or wise. But a person's ability and willingness to learn, grow, change, accept, and persevere is what will help a person to succeed in marriage and other areas of life. You never know what you will learn and who you will learn from. :)

Getting Married Young: My Life As A Teenage Wife

Getting married young was very natural to us. But, at 17 and 20, we had a lot to learn. We soon found out that there's a lot more to a successful marriage than being in love. Read about our love story and how we made (and make it) through the challenges of marriage!

Communication In Marriage

How often do you hear of the importance of communication in marriage? I've heard it, said it, and even wrote and published a book referring to it, but learning how to communicate and actually doing it can be quite challenging.

You have to create an atmosphere that promotes communication in marriage, then put forth the effort. It can be more fun that it seems. Communication, honesty, and safety fills your marriage with passion!

Honesty In Marriage

Honesty in marriage, like communication, is essential for a safe, secure, and intimate relationship. Hold each other accountable and choose to remain open and truthful.

Deception (and every other sin) thrives while hidden in the dark. Bring issues out of hiding and into the light. Honesty in marriage is a key to a successful marriage.

Christian Marriage Tips

The most important of all successful marriage tips I can offer is having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. That is above all.

In general, I describe the important aspects of marriage this way. Intimacy, commitment, trust, communication, and unconditional love make up a hand, but Jesus is the glue that brings them all together to make an impenetrable covering to guard the fortress of your marriage.

Ball your hands up into fists and hold them up. Now you’re territory is protected.

Basic Successful Marriage Tips

Stay humble and forgiving. Don't give up on your dream to enjoy marriage. I am a living witness to the faithfulness and power of God to anyone who is willing to listen and obey His words.

Being domineering, selfish, angry, unforgiving, or lazy hurts your marriage. These behaviors and choices are not going to get you what you really want. The opposites are.

Humility, taking responsibility for your behavior, being ready to serve, being a peace-maker, giving grace instead of condemnation... encouragement instead of ridicule, being respectful and a good listener are what will lead you down the right path to be have a safe, successful, and passionate marriage.

We can CHANGE our marriage to be the best it was intended to be! Marriage For Today is a Christian marriage book and complete website dedicated to offering the best marriage resources and guidance for Christian relationships, married couples, and those in love.

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