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1. Having a Regular Date Night<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"habits](\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/date-night-jonathan-ybema-HWIWxtqIhEE-unsplash.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo by Jonathan Ybema<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the biggest tips for a happy, lasting marriage is to spend quality time with your partner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nQuality time is about more than just being in the same room\ntogether. It\u2019s about putting your phone away and giving each other your\nundivided attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another great way to spend quality time together is via date\nnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of a regular date night are seemingly endless. Research<\/a> compiled by The National Marriage Project revealed that couples who had a date night at least once a month experienced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Better sex<\/li>
- Improved communication<\/li>
- Increased feelings of love and excitement and<\/li>
- Were less likely to get divorced<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Wear on Your Next Date Night<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Knowing How to Apologize and Forgive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNo marriage is perfect. Even the happiest couples are bound to\nhurt each other\u2019s feelings on occasion, which is why it\u2019s so important to learn\nhow to apologize when you are wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saying you\u2019re sorry when you\u2019ve hurt your partner\u2019s feelings shows\nhumility and maturity – both of which are fantastic qualities to bring into a\nmarriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apologize when you are wrong and have empathy for how your partner\nis feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only will this end your disagreement and make your spouse feel\nbetter, but it helps build a strong and supportive marriage down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Equally as important as saying \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d is learning how to\nforgive your spouse when they\u2019ve hurt you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want your relationship to progress to the future, you can\u2019t\nkeep looking in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Maintain a Sense of Self<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"beautiful](\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/independent-woman-kevin-domfeh-INgwUoGMTjY-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo by Kevin Domfeh<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpending time with your partner is fantastic, but spending time with\nyourself is equally as important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To some, maintaining a sense of independence may sound like you\u2019re\non the road to divorce, but this just isn\u2019t true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having a sense of independence<\/a> is a great way to keep your marriage feeling new and fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA great motto to live by is to \u201cbe independent, but better\ntogether.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis means that you know who you are, believe in self-love, and\npursue your goals happily. You would be fine on your own, but feel that your\nlife is enhanced by your spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you maintain a sense of self, you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Give yourself time to recharge and re-center<\/a><\/li>
- Connect with yourself<\/li>
- Maintain important friendships<\/li>
- Give you and your spouse more things to talk about<\/li>
- Feel fulfilled in all aspects of your life<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n4. They Communicate Regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAsk anyone, and they will tell you that communication is the heart\nand soul of a happy marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Journal of Marriage and Family<\/a> points to communication as one of the biggest predictors of marital satisfaction. The study goes on to say that couples who communicate are more likely to have a positive attitude with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCommunication helps parents to feel validated, resolve conflict\nwithout triggering each other, express their feelings, and prevent\nmiscommunications from spiraling out of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Keeping Things Interesting In the Bedroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"habits](\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/spice-up-the-bedroom-vidar-nordli-mathisen-f4OmS_SluJc-unsplash.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHaving great sex and plenty of it is key to a happy, thriving\nmarriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research shows that couples who up their sex game to at least once\na week increase their happiness by the same amount as they would getting paid\nan additional $50,000 a year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The oxytocin released during acts of physical intimacy is\nextremely beneficial for a marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only is sex a great way to boost endorphins and lower stress,\nbut it has also been shown to release the love hormone, oxytocin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oxytocin is responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Increasing trust between partners<\/li>
- Contributing to monogamy<\/li>
- Heightens emotional intimacy<\/li>
- Increases feelings of love and bonding<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Marital satisfaction has been shown to be closely associated with\nsexual satisfaction, so the happier couples are in the bedroom, the more their\nmarriage thrives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n10 Ideas to Spice Up the Bedroom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n5 Tips for Creating a Bedroom That Inspires Romance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Have Fun Together<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"gay](\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gay-couple-having-fun-maico-pereira-F3sovUtVfVQ-unsplash.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo by Maico Pereira<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMarital friendship is a crucial component to a happy marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research shows that marital satisfaction is twice as high for couples who are best friends<\/a>, and for a good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen couples are best friends, they are more likely to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Communicate regularly<\/li>
- Trust each other<\/li>
- Laugh<\/li>
- Have a happy marriage<\/li>
- Communicate without speaking<\/li>
- Have empathy for each other<\/li>
- Show generosity and appreciation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Couples have fun together by spending quality time doing exciting\nthings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>One of the biggest tips for a happy, lasting marriage is to spend quality time with your partner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quality time is about more than just being in the same room\ntogether. It\u2019s about putting your phone away and giving each other your\nundivided attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another great way to spend quality time together is via date\nnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefits of a regular date night are seemingly endless. Research<\/a> compiled by The National Marriage Project revealed that couples who had a date night at least once a month experienced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Wear on Your Next Date Night<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n No marriage is perfect. Even the happiest couples are bound to\nhurt each other\u2019s feelings on occasion, which is why it\u2019s so important to learn\nhow to apologize when you are wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saying you\u2019re sorry when you\u2019ve hurt your partner\u2019s feelings shows\nhumility and maturity – both of which are fantastic qualities to bring into a\nmarriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apologize when you are wrong and have empathy for how your partner\nis feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only will this end your disagreement and make your spouse feel\nbetter, but it helps build a strong and supportive marriage down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Equally as important as saying \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d is learning how to\nforgive your spouse when they\u2019ve hurt you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want your relationship to progress to the future, you can\u2019t\nkeep looking in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spending time with your partner is fantastic, but spending time with\nyourself is equally as important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To some, maintaining a sense of independence may sound like you\u2019re\non the road to divorce, but this just isn\u2019t true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a sense of independence<\/a> is a great way to keep your marriage feeling new and fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A great motto to live by is to \u201cbe independent, but better\ntogether.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that you know who you are, believe in self-love, and\npursue your goals happily. You would be fine on your own, but feel that your\nlife is enhanced by your spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you maintain a sense of self, you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask anyone, and they will tell you that communication is the heart\nand soul of a happy marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Journal of Marriage and Family<\/a> points to communication as one of the biggest predictors of marital satisfaction. The study goes on to say that couples who communicate are more likely to have a positive attitude with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Communication helps parents to feel validated, resolve conflict\nwithout triggering each other, express their feelings, and prevent\nmiscommunications from spiraling out of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having great sex and plenty of it is key to a happy, thriving\nmarriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research shows that couples who up their sex game to at least once\na week increase their happiness by the same amount as they would getting paid\nan additional $50,000 a year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The oxytocin released during acts of physical intimacy is\nextremely beneficial for a marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only is sex a great way to boost endorphins and lower stress,\nbut it has also been shown to release the love hormone, oxytocin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oxytocin is responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marital satisfaction has been shown to be closely associated with\nsexual satisfaction, so the happier couples are in the bedroom, the more their\nmarriage thrives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n 10 Ideas to Spice Up the Bedroom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 Tips for Creating a Bedroom That Inspires Romance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Marital friendship is a crucial component to a happy marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research shows that marital satisfaction is twice as high for couples who are best friends<\/a>, and for a good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When couples are best friends, they are more likely to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Couples have fun together by spending quality time doing exciting\nthings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3. Maintain a Sense of Self<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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