Secret Six of a Happy Marriage: Love & Respect

The following seven secrets have worked very well for over 22 years in my marriage and for many other couples too. Follow them, adapt them to work in your own marriage, and you'll be on your way to having what we all want -- a happy marriage!nn1. Communicatenn2. Meet each other’s needsnn3. Learn to resolve conflictsnn4. Grow with each othernn5. Agree on money mattersnn6. Love and respectnn7. Maintain a commitment to the marriagennLove & RespectnNo matter what happens outside of your marriage, it's vital you and your spouse always treat each other with love and respect. There are some simple rules that have worked for many couples. These rules have been proven over and over and are universal and apply to practically every marriage:nnNever go to bed angry.nnKiss each other every time you come home, or before going out.nnSay "I love you" every single day.nnBe polite, and say "Please" and "Thank you."nnDo something for the one you love every day - just because.nnOccasionally leave love notes to each other.nnDon't sweat the little things.nnTry something new once in a while.nnSometimes the answers to the most complex circumstances are found in the simplicity of things. Having a strong and mutually beneficial marriage does take commitment and hard work. It does take both people making a deliberate attempt each day to nurture the marriage.nnYet the things you have to do to make the marriage successful are not complex, they are simple. The list of rules above simply addresses the need to offer love and respect on a consistent basis – and to offer the love and respect simply. It is the small things we do each day that add up to make a great marriage.nnShare your love and give your respect and it will be returned.nnNext: Secret seven of a happy marriage: Maintain a commitment to the marriage