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4 Steps To Keeping Your Marriage Together Forever

By Christopher Hall

We all know people that have gone through divorce. Most of us know people that have gone through divorce several times. So what can you do to make sure you are not the next victim? Here are 4 steps that will help.

Don’t Use The Word ‘Divorce’

Couples are so quick to bring up the option of divorce. Sure, divorce is always an option, but it should never be an option in your marriage. If you have already mentally prepared an escape, then you will be less willing to work through the problems and tough times. Unless you commit 100% to making your marriage work, then it probably won’t.

Replace Bad Habits With Good Habits

Eliminating bad habits is difficult to do. But when you replace bad habits with good habits, it makes it a little easier. Don’t criticize, blame, complain and nag. Instead, support, encourage, listen, and accept.

Don’t Control Your Spouse

In your marriage, you are dealing with an adult. You can’t control what adults do, so why try? Trying to control your spouse will result in anger, bitterness, and dislike. Instead of trying to control your spouse, try to control yourself. Ask yourself, “Since I can’t control my spouse but I can control myself, what can I do to make this marriage better?”

Take Care Of Yourself

Exercise. Eat right. Stay in shape. But don’t just focus on the physical. You need to take care of your emotional and spiritual needs to be the complete spouse you need to be. Take vacations. Have fun. Go to church. Go to a couple’s retreats. Read the Bible. Do things make you a better person. As a result, you will have a better marriage.

Contributed by PowerfulPeoplePrinciples on January 3, 2009, at 6:22 AM UTC.

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