10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage

My husband and I have been married close to 14 years. They truly have been the best years of my life and each year becomes better than the last. You may be asking yourself "Can that be true?" Yes, it is true. How can that be? I asked myself just that while preparing a presentation on marriage for members of our church.
I came up with 10 things, or secrets as I like to call them, that we have practiced in our marriage. I want to share these secrets with you. Here goes.

1. Kiss each other often

2. Become best friends

3. Practice tolerance

4. Forgive

5. Avoid criticism

6. Put God first

7. Spend time alone with each other

8. Look at your spouse with spiritual eyes

9. Be a place of refuge for your spouse

10. Love always

By putting these 10 things into practice you will find your marriage relationship growing into something more beautiful then you could ever imagine. Don't let this list overwhelm you. Maybe there is a lot in your marriage that is not where you want it to be. Do not be discouraged. Pick just one of these secrets and start there. When that secret becomes a habit pick another one. If your desire is to have a happy marriage, and you are willing to pay the price, you will receive what you desire.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today. I hope that things that I have shared today have been inspirational. My hope is that we can all continue to learn and practice true principles enabling us to live a happier, more peaceful life.

Until next time,
Daneece