Marriage Mondays!

Relationship tips to keep your marriage humming!

Let it roll off . . .

It may be true that in a healthy relationship it’s best to talk about something that’s bothering you instead of holding it in. But sometimes you have to let negative or annoying comments roll off you. If something needs to be dealt with, do it when both of you are calm and you can discuss it in a constructive way.

Marriage Mondays!

Relationship tips to keep your marriage humming!

Distance makes the heart grow fonder. . .

Make sure to put some effort into maintaining your own friendships, and plan an occasional night out without your partner. This helps to keep you balanced, and it will give your partner an opportunity to catch up on shows, movies, or books that you don’t care for. Plus, missing each other a little makes you really appreciate your relationship.

Marriage Mondays!

Relationship tips to keep your marriage humming!

Laughter is the best medicine . . .

Humor is both stress-reducing and fun, but it can also help maintain a healthy relationship.

Sweating the small stuff can slowly eat away at a relationship, so make sure to laugh as much as possible!

If your partner burns dinner or backs into the neighbor’s car (I’ve done both!), laughing it off is better than getting angry in the long-run.

Sometimes this takes a conscious effort; just remember that everyone makes mistakes and it’s not the end of the world.

Relationship tips to keep your marriage humming!

Soften your startup. . .

When you have a problem in your relationship, whether big or small, avoid confronting your partner with criticism or contempt. A harsh startup usually results in defensiveness and distancing.

Research shows that discussions usually end on the same note they begin, so if you bring up the issue calmly, your partner will be more receptive and willing to work with you to find a solution.