45. Have you lost that loving feeling?
Step 1: Write down 10 qualities you loved about your partner when you first met and read it to each other. Step 2: Brainstorm a list of 10 fun things you did together when you first met; do one date per week and enjoy bringing back that loving feeling! – Tasha Dimling, Dating Coach, MBA
46. You’re entitled to the occasional bad mood.
You’re not entitled to make your partner the whipping boy. – Sherry Amatenstein, LCSW
47. A strong marriage is a partnership in trust.
Trust your partner in everything, including purchases and financial decisions, and to bring up things with you that need a joint decision. If you can’t do that, the two of you have a problem. – Donald Pelles, Ph.D., CHt
48. Always remember that life is long.
In the heat of the moment, what feels super-important will likely fade in importance as time goes by. Before you react by yelling, tossing insults or unkind words, remember that “This, too, shall pass”. In fact, recent studies have shown that even the most unhappiest of couples report being very happy five years later. So don’t let one unfortunate incident, difficult argument or challenging moment destroy your lifetime of happiness. – Melanie Gorman, MA
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