Marital Talk

It’s definitely no secret that marriage is hard.  As they say, anything worth having is worth working for and marriage is As they say, anything worth having is worth working for and marriage is definitely hard and definitely worth working to have.

So, are you interested in marriage saving tips?  Most people need to feel that there partner is really there for them.  According to many experts, empathy is the key to a stronger, happier relationship.  So, here’s a few tips I found in Ladies Home Journal.

Empathy Don’ts

• Don’t stonewall or ignore what your partner is saying
• Don’t minimize a spouse’s concerns
• Don’t rush to fix the problem.  Many people mistakenly believe that downplaying worries or offering advice is helpful. 

Empathy Do’s

• Do pay attention by setting aside your newspaper or turning off your TV when your partner is talking. 
• Do validate the feelings of your partner.
• Do ask questions with genuine interest and make sure you know what your partner has said.
• Do respond with affection, understanding, and support.
• Do show support and by all means, take your spouse’s side

So, are you interested in marriage saving tips?  Most people need to feel that there partner is really there for them.  According to many experts, empathy is the key to a stronger, happier relationship.  So, here’s a few tips I found in Ladies Home Journal.

Empathy Don’ts

• Don’t stonewall or ignore what your partner is saying
• Don’t minimize a spouse’s concerns
• Don’t rush to fix the problem.  Many people mistakenly believe that downplaying worries or offering advice is helpful. 

Empathy Do’s

• Do pay attention by setting aside your newspaper or turning off your TV when your partner is talking. 
• Do validate the feelings of your partner.
• Do ask questions with genuine interest and make sure you know what your partner has said.
• Do respond with affection, understanding, and support.
• Do show support and by all means, take your spouse’s side

• This of course is just hitting the highlights. It should be a little piece of the puzzle and if you work hard and you listen to your elders, you are bound to find some good information out there. The best piece of advice I ever received was "if it matters, then do something about it". That was in reference to say your spouse leaving their socks in the family room every night. Yes, he should pick them up, but if they don’t bother him, then so be it, if it bothers you, then you pick them up.

definitely hard and definitely worth working to have.