40 WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR MARRIAGE & AVOID DIVORCE 🥰 On very rare and special occasions we will see a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary. So many things have to fall into place for a couple to make it that long together. Marriage is like a new car. It needs regular maintenance. It may look and work great today, but if you don’t maintain it, sooner or later it will break down. You have to continually maintain your marriage just like you maintain a garden. A husband and wife need to spend time growing closer to one another and enjoying one another. Work harder at romance. Seeking to grow in intimacy year by year will protect your marriage from falling into disrepair. Here are key ingredients for a strong marriage. 1. Communicate Regularly Effective communication is very vital in relationship or marriage as it enhances understanding, builds trust, resolves conflicts, improves intimacy, and strengthens commitment. It requires both partners to be willing to listen, share their thoughts and feelings honestly, and be open to feedback. Effective communication is the foundation of a healthy and happy marriage. By communicating regularly and effectively, couples can build a strong emotional connection, increase satisfaction, prevent misunderstandings, encourage growth, foster teamwork, and create a positive atmosphere in the home 2. Forgive Quickly Marriages often begin to fall apart when one person is holding a grudge. In any relationship that is important to you, especially committed relationships like marriage, learning to forgive is crucial. Forgiveness is essential for a healthy relationship Forgiveness is a decision. It’s a decision you make to release your hurt, your pain. 3. Speak your partner’s ‘Love Language’ To speak your partner's love language means expressing love in a way that resonates with their individual preferences. The five love languages are: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. Understanding your partner's primary love language and then expressing love in that way can significantly strengthen your relationship. 4. Love and Respect your spouse 5. Never take one another for granted 6. Pray for and with your spouse 7. Say thank you for the little things. ... Take special notice of what he/she does for you and the family. 8. Be a good listener 9. Never Cheat On Your Spouse 10. Work to get rid of habits that annoy your spouse 11. Don’t expect credit for all you do for your spouse. Do it as “unto the Lord.” 12. Have a date night once a week. 13. Maintain intimacy and passion, both inside and outside the bedroom. 14. Focus on what your spouse is doing right, instead of mainly focusing on the negatives 15. When things go wrong, instead of assessing blame, focus on how to do better. 16. Don’t allow family members to treat your spouse disrespectfully. Defend him/her to anyone that dishonors his/her place as your spouse. 17. Participate actively in each other’s lives. 18. Have more fun. 19. Initiate $€x periodically. And respond more often. $€x is very important to a healthy marriage. $€x should be regular, and therapists suggest doing it even when you’re not in the mood! 20. Remind your partner (and yourself) that you appreciate them. ... 21. Read the Word of God together 22. Admit your mistakes; don’t be afraid to be humble. Peel away your pride. 23. Try not to argue over money. Peacefully discuss future expenditures instead. 24. Practice honesty, even when you're ashamed. ... 25. Give your spouse the benefit of the doubt when he/she mis-speaks. 26. Take care of your appearance. ... 27. Carefully choose your words. Remember to “speak the truth in LOVE.” 28. Renew your vows 29. Celebrate your triumphs 30. Fight fair . Married couples have disagreements. If a couple never disagrees about anything, I would be worried that they are not being as open and honest about everything with each other. Learn to fight fair and forgive each other. 31. Exercise together even if its just a weekly walk down the road. 32. Compliment each other. 33. Show your love for each other in front of the kids; this lets them know mom and dad love each other, letting them feel secure while showing them what to expect from their future spouse. 34. See the best in each other, and be supportive of each others goals , ideas, career etc. while also giving healthy critiques. 35. Be willing to compromise and learn how to communicate with each other. 36. Focus on what makes you two a happy married couple. 37. When you’re angry, express it in respectful ways. Don’t give the silent treatment. 38. Solve your problems together. 39. Buy gifts regularly for your spouse 40. Finally, have fun together. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. You can change your marriage by changing yourself Following these steps can help you to enjoy life more, feel less stressed, and experience greater levels of marital satisfaction May the Lord Bless your home in Jesus name Thank you for reading 👏 Kindly share this message with your loved ones 🙏