What are the Keys to a Successful Marriage/Relationship?
September 11, 2001 was a true turning point in the lives of many, especially here in our wonderful United States. It was this horrific tragedy that inspired me for some reason to start asking couples I'd meet who were very happy together, what the keys to success and longevity were. I've asked this question many times in the last 5 years and will share some of those answers in the coming days.
The very first post, however, I'm very proud to display, comes from a couple with 55 years of experience in marriage and that couple happens to be my parents!
"The first thing to realize is that marriage is always changing, not stagnant, and how you adjust to those changes and different chapters in your marriage is the key. Those initial 'in love' feelings in the beginning eventually give way and you cross into an even deeper level of love, friendship, security and trust. I've found in our marriage that basic respect, trust and definitely a sense-of-humor are the keys to the success of our marriage. We've raised 4 kids, and now as we grow older with health issues now popping up, we've begun to appreciate each other even more (if that's possible!) and take turns taking care of each other. I can't ask for more than that!" Jackie & Harold Colorado Springs, CO
September 11, 2001 was a true turning point in the lives of many, especially here in our wonderful United States. It was this horrific tragedy that inspired me for some reason to start asking couples I'd meet who were very happy together, what the keys to success and longevity were. I've asked this question many times in the last 5 years and will share some of those answers in the coming days.
The very first post, however, I'm very proud to display, comes from a couple with 55 years of experience in marriage and that couple happens to be my parents!
"The first thing to realize is that marriage is always changing, not stagnant, and how you adjust to those changes and different chapters in your marriage is the key. Those initial 'in love' feelings in the beginning eventually give way and you cross into an even deeper level of love, friendship, security and trust. I've found in our marriage that basic respect, trust and definitely a sense-of-humor are the keys to the success of our marriage. We've raised 4 kids, and now as we grow older with health issues now popping up, we've begun to appreciate each other even more (if that's possible!) and take turns taking care of each other. I can't ask for more than that!" Jackie & Harold Colorado Springs, CO
posted by Melanie | 12:00 PM
4 Comments:
Great job!
We've been married 14 years, and find love & communication is key! We share with each other our daily thoughts & dreams of our future together. We always put each other first and foremost, as love for each other & our family is what matters most!
Tammy and I have read your posts and feel most of all fortunate to be friends with you. As we have said many times you have been that sounding board and guardian angel in our relationship. It is sad that people don't stop and reflect on the simple pleasure of their life. Stop the busy day and reflect. This is what creates healthy friendships, marriages and any sort of relationship. Your gift is to encourage people to talk. Talking is not for the sick but for the healthy too. Photo albums, diaries, blogging,catching up with the past is what makes us smell the roses. It's these examples of reflection that give couples, friends, families, or any sort of relationship a forum to see what's up and what's not.
I am proud you have started this worthy blog and forum for information because it is motivating once read to reflect on the simple things that people may be doing or not doing. We all make our life what it is and simply put the communication and
refection makes us want more. I get the message... People need to enjoy life and make it into something. And the people that don't talk, discuss and reflect are missing out.
As you may know, Tammy and I will be married 10 Years this October one of our favorite things to do is lots of pictures, we reflect on our past and all of the fun times. This is Tam and my tool to discuss the reality of life. Kids grow, milestones happen, birthday,
events, we even take picture of the stress ie Josie Surgery. I guess this is our tool for reflection. I think it is wonderful that you are reminding
people there are lots of tools, games, books and activities to reflect on life and the beauty of sharing lives together. Tam and I can't imagine life without family and reflection. Boy is that healthy. People that don't take
pictures take life for granted. If the moment was important enough to remember it was probably worthy of reflection, photos stop time. We don't live in the past, our memories drive us to do more and top the year before. People should be proud of each moment of life, you don't realize important
moments until you look back. We think it is cool you are sharing tools to have those moments.
Love the Teegardin's AZ
Always look at the postive not the negative & please don't dwell on the past.
if your husband leaves his shoes ,clothes,etc around the best thing to do is pick them up,don't fuss,it's easier to pick them up plus it doesn't start any problems.
don't keep any secrets from your spouse,remmber that they are your best friend for life if you can't trust them your marriage wasn't based on God.
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