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by curiousKristy on January 1st, 2007

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How long have you been married and what advice do you have for young couples? I want to do all that I can to help this relationship I am in, work. We are both good people and we love each other very much.We talk about marriage a lot. We are both 25.

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  • by scotty2006 on January 1st, 2007

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    My wife and I have been married for 16.5 years.
    Always be honest and upfront with each other, Be strong in the bad times as well as the good, Remember that he or she isn't perfect and that your spouse is going to make mistakes as well as you. be supportive of each other. Etc. I am sure others will post and the list will grow.

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  • by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on January 1st, 2007

    8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009

    Nearly six years.

    - Accept each others faults.
    - Don't be afraid to criticize each other but NEVER blame or insult your partner.
    - Sometimes a little space is a good thing. Personally, I go out and hang with my buddies one night a week, and my wife occasionally has a girls night out as well. Spending too much time together can make one feel smothered/claustrophobic.

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  • by EarthAngel on January 1st, 2007

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    I have been happily married for 19 years.I married at age 20.My advise: Always know that marriage is a work in progress ALL OF THE TIME.There will always be good and bad times.I see too many young couples who keep thinking that marriage will get easier and that there will come a time when you don't have to work at it. THIS IS FALSE.Marriage is always going to be full of compromise and sacrifice.There are going to be times where you will have to carry eachother so to speak.When the chips are down,always hold onto eachother and never let go.Most every situation can be worked through.Marriage is a WONDERFUL institution in which I have never regretted entering.Good luck and best wishes for you both. :)

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  • by Wendora on January 1st, 2007

    Wendora

    http://www.watchtower.org/e/19990215/article_01.htm

    Read this series of articles on the subject of marriage to see if it is something you are prepared for.

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  • by daisymae19 on May 1st, 2007

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    27 yrs this month. I was 19 dh was 20 when we got married.

    the best peice of advice I can give you is to realize that being *in love* and loving someone are not the same thing. Being in love is thrilling and exciting, but eventually that goes away, but that doesn't mean that the relationship has gone bad or stale, because if you work at it you instead settle into loving someone instead which is wonderful.

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  • by daisymae19 on May 1st, 2007

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    27 yrs this month. I was 19 dh was 20 when we got married.

    the best peice of advice I can give you is to realize that being *in love* and loving someone are not the same thing. Being in love is thrilling and exciting, but eventually that goes away, but that doesn't mean that the relationship has gone bad or stale, because if you work at it you instead settle into loving someone instead which is wonderful.

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  • by Allsportsconnection on April 18th, 2007

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    Rudimentary. When you are both ready to put the other above self you are good to go, until then don't do it. If you or your potential future spouse is still in "self" mode then you are not ready.

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  • by Dingleberry on April 30th, 2007

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    Good communication, honesty with one another, faithfulness, good sex (hahaha) and TRUST! If you don't have trust before marriage, then don't get married. Don't be possessive with each other. You both are still individual people and have your own set likes and dislikes and your spouse will too. Watch out for that greeneyed monster named JEALOUSY. Jealousy and lack of trust are sure to ruin a marriage. Good luck to you both on your journey...hang on tight, it's going to be a bumpy ride, but it will all be well worth it!!

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  • by Anonymous on May 1st, 2007

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    My husband and I have been married for 11 years.

    Total and complete trust, honesty and communication has kept us together and helped us through some rough times.

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  • by migarce on April 17th, 2007

    migarce

    I have been married for 40 years. The best advise I could give you both is to be tolerant and avoid trying to change each other. Also the permanen communication will help to maintain peace.

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