Marriage - Is Forever In Marriage Still Possible?

Together forever and never will part, so goes a song by Rick Astley. It's not wrong to think about this particularly if you're a woman. Many women often marry with the goal of sticking it out with their man throughout their lifetime. Unfortunately, not every woman succeeds in this aspect.

So the question is, is staying together forever with your partner still possible in today's world? The answer is yes. There's no secret formula to achieving a lifetime of marriage but it's important for couples to be consistent in the ways they nurture their marital bond.

Here are some steps you can take. They're very simple to do but again, consistency is vital.

Firstly, communication is very essential. You've heard this numerous times but this is the key to keeping things in order especially when it comes to your relationship. By being able to express your thoughts and feelings towards each other, whether positive or negative, you allow yourself to get to know your partner more and understand him or her on a deeper level. And by proper communication, there's always a chance for issues to be resolved quickly than not talking at all.

Be a friend, too or even better, be your partner's best friend. You started out as friends so there's no reason why you can't maintain your friendship even in marriage. Feel free to discuss about anything that's casual or important to you and don't put a wall in between if you want to keep that closeness you've shared before you got married. Sometimes, married couples become so serious about their individual roles that they forget to lighten up and connect with each other just like friends.

Creating happy memories together is another way of keeping that marital bond stronger moving forward. If both of you commit to sharing exciting and relaxing moments as a couple, you can always look back to those memories with a smile in your heart and on your face.

Sharing in your partner's interest is also important. You two may have only a few interests that you share so why not take the initiative of getting to know what your partner likes to do. Taking interest in the hobbies of your spouse will let you do things together as often as you can. You may find it not to your liking at first but when you eventually get involved, for sure you will also enjoy that activity. As time moves on, you will then look forward to doing it with your other half.

Finally, don't forget to dream together. There's no limit to dreaming and if you do it with your spouse, the more it makes sense to plan well for your family's future. It may just be a dream at the moment but who knows, with your dedication and hard work, you will always have an opportunity to achieve that goal in the future.

So think positive about your marriage and don't believe others who say forever is no longer achievable. Staying married for a lifetime is possible and it's up to you how you will nurture your bond.

Source: Ezine