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5 Ways To Be A Better Spouse
Marriage can be the greatest blessing of your life, but it takes a lot of work to maintain a close, vibrant relationship for a long time. Sometimes it seems as though the odds are against the success of your marriage.
By taking these simple steps, you can continue to experience the intimacy and fulfillment you crave within your marital relationship:
1. Accept your spouse’s faults. Your spouse may be perfect for you, but they will make mistakes. Everyone has their faults and a healthy marriage relationship is built on forgiveness and an environment of safety where you can be who you are without fear. Seek to create that environment and watch your relationship blossom.
Remember that having different interests is healthy. Celebrate your differences. Seek to enjoy the things your spouse is interested in and your spouse will likely show more interest in your passions. Show that what’s important to them is important to you also and your significant other will have no doubt that you love them.
2. Be willing to compromise. In marriage, it’s important to pick your battles wisely. Some of the things you do will annoy each other, but it’s important to provide the grace and compassion that makes the other person feel valued. Be willing to give up your way on the small things and your spouse will likely reciprocate.
