{"id":16087,"date":"2015-10-07T17:13:16","date_gmt":"2015-10-07T16:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16087"},"modified":"2015-10-09T15:21:31","modified_gmt":"2015-10-09T14:21:31","slug":"keys-to-a-happy-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/keys-to-a-happy-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Keys To A Happy Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once you\u2019ve gotten past the hurdle of planning your perfect wedding day, next comes the tricky part – marriage. It doesn\u2019t need to be hard work though; provided you are considerate with one another and take the time to adjust to your new marital status it should be relatively smooth sailing. \u00a0Maintain wedded bliss after the honeymoon period and keep the romance alive with these five keys to a happy marriage.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t take each other for granted<\/h2>\n

You may see each other every day and know every little detail about one another, so checking your emails over dinner is no biggie, right? However, whilst this task may only take five minutes you\u2019re signalling to your spouse that you take them for granted, that you don\u2019t need to put any effort into your relationship anymore. Putting in place a social ban during key moments of your day such as dinner\u00a0and bed-time will help keep your partner feeling cared for and loved. Reserving a regular date-night in your busy schedule every few weeks will give you that extra one-on-one time to help keep the spark well and truly alive.<\/p>\n

Be considerate of one another<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a morning person<\/a> and your other half is a night owl, learn to be considerate of one another\u2019s sleeping patterns. Don\u2019t expect them to clean up after you, but similarly don\u2019t refuse to help them out once in a while by doing their dishes. Try to work out a happy balance that will suit both of you individually. Devising a chore chart is guaranteed to help avoid conflict in the kitchen!<\/p>\n

Ensure you get a good night sleep<\/h2>\n

We all know a bad night’s sleep can play havoc with your mood. Finding the right bed which suits both of your personal preferences will only help you further down the line. You\u2019ll be more rested, relaxed and able to keep those grouchy morning starts to a minimum. It\u2019s worth investing in something you will enjoy for a long time, rather than simply opting for the cheapest option. By browsing online<\/a> on sites like Bedstar you have a greater range of products to choose from, increasing your chances of finding a perfect fit for you both. Those lazy Saturday mornings together will be pure heaven.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t expect your partner to drastically change<\/h2>\n

Instead of seeing your loved one as a project that you need to work at continuously for the next forty years of your marriage, take a step back. After all, your new husband or wife is a human-being! Accept them as they are – pros and cons and all! That’s what eternal love is all about, plus nagging will only drive a wedge between you.<\/p>\n

Tell them how much they mean to you<\/h2>\n

An oldie, but a goodie. Tell your spouse how much they mean to you on a regular basis. This doesn\u2019t mean you need to spell it out with rose petals or hire a sky-writer. Simply remember to say \u2018I love you\u2019\u00a0every now and again.<\/p>\n

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