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For the wedding: Just accept that something is going to go wrong, but that's okay. The cool thing is that no one in the audience knows exactly what you planned, so they likely won't even notice if you just go with it. The important thing is the covenant that you and your husband-to-be are making to each other before God.
For the marriage: Pick your battles. Ask yourself, "Is this the hill I want to die on?" By no means be a push-over, but you don't have to start WWIII over what color to paint the dining room accent wall. Be grateful. Put the Lord above all else. Be loving. Be the ezer warrior that the Lord created you to be as you journey with your husband through life. Understand that all relationships are temporary, so cherish each day with those the Lord has put in your path as a precious gift.
For the marriage: Pick your battles. Ask yourself, "Is this the hill I want to die on?" By no means be a push-over, but you don't have to start WWIII over what color to paint the dining room accent wall. Be grateful. Put the Lord above all else. Be loving. Be the ezer warrior that the Lord created you to be as you journey with your husband through life. Understand that all relationships are temporary, so cherish each day with those the Lord has put in your path as a precious gift.
Misty is so right about the wedding--something will go wrong. Do not let it bother you, it will be something to laugh at years down the road. Do not get caught up in all of the trappings of the wedding, focus on the ceremony and the vows you are taking before God.
Married life is not always easy. I agree about picking your fights, some things are just not worth fighting over. Be open to compromise, everything should not be just about what you want or just about what he wants.
Do not go to bed angry--communication is a huge part of having a successful marriage. Do not say things in anger, either. If you are really angry, walk away until you calm down. It is hard to take back words said in anger.
Do little things to let him know you care, I sometimes put a note in my husband's gym bag to tell him that I love him. He goes to the gym before he goes to work--he gets my note after his workout and knows throughout the day that I took a few extra minutes to let him know I love him.
Try to remember each day why you chose to marry your husband. Do not dwell on the negatives, focus on the positives. Do not try to change your husband after you get married....you wouldn't want him to try and change you.
Always put God first.
Married life is not always easy. I agree about picking your fights, some things are just not worth fighting over. Be open to compromise, everything should not be just about what you want or just about what he wants.
Do not go to bed angry--communication is a huge part of having a successful marriage. Do not say things in anger, either. If you are really angry, walk away until you calm down. It is hard to take back words said in anger.
Do little things to let him know you care, I sometimes put a note in my husband's gym bag to tell him that I love him. He goes to the gym before he goes to work--he gets my note after his workout and knows throughout the day that I took a few extra minutes to let him know I love him.
Try to remember each day why you chose to marry your husband. Do not dwell on the negatives, focus on the positives. Do not try to change your husband after you get married....you wouldn't want him to try and change you.
Always put God first.
I guess I would say to a new bride if they asked. There will be a period of adjustment, it takes a while to get settled. Sharing everything, like bank accounts and new last name, it can be a bit overwhelming at first. But as everything in time you get used to changes and sharing is a great part of marriage.
You change, your relationship changes. Hopefully not in a bad way, but you grow together, hopefully mature together, you get to understand each other more. My Husband is my friend, we can have open discussions and it's very comfortable.
You change, your relationship changes. Hopefully not in a bad way, but you grow together, hopefully mature together, you get to understand each other more. My Husband is my friend, we can have open discussions and it's very comfortable.
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Never go to bed angry. Ever. Settle differences before going to sleep and if you do fight, fight fair. Explain with "I feel" and not "you" statements.
Never miss an opportunity to show your husband you love him. Ever. Be it through word or deed.
Love when the going gets hard. Love when it feels like you are flying.
Understand that neither of you are perfect. You both have faults and shortcomings as well as strengths. Learn them and work with 'em. Help each other.
Communicate. Communicate. Communicate. Be honest. Be real. Be open. While communicating realize that it is a relationship with two people. It is not one sided. Compromise. Give and take. Share, grow, be willing to learn. Be flexible.
Never, ever be to proud or to embarrassed (even if you don't feel or believe it) to say, "I'm sorry." Then your actions follow those words.
Forgive. Don't hold grudges or keep score.
Laugh. Keep the laughter.
Determine to keep the romance alive in the heart between the two of you.
Never miss an opportunity to show your husband you love him. Ever. Be it through word or deed.
Love when the going gets hard. Love when it feels like you are flying.
Understand that neither of you are perfect. You both have faults and shortcomings as well as strengths. Learn them and work with 'em. Help each other.
Communicate. Communicate. Communicate. Be honest. Be real. Be open. While communicating realize that it is a relationship with two people. It is not one sided. Compromise. Give and take. Share, grow, be willing to learn. Be flexible.
Never, ever be to proud or to embarrassed (even if you don't feel or believe it) to say, "I'm sorry." Then your actions follow those words.
Forgive. Don't hold grudges or keep score.
Laugh. Keep the laughter.
Determine to keep the romance alive in the heart between the two of you.
The couple that prays together stays together. If you are both working on your relationship with Christ, you will become closer as man and wife. Easy? No. But, truly, you both need to continue in your spiritual growth. Go to church together.
I second (third, fourth, fifth) the statements of never going to bed angry. It will eat away at you.
I second (third, fourth, fifth) the statements of never going to bed angry. It will eat away at you.
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I so agree about praying. Thought about that as I was walking down the grocery aisle getting items. It's true. A couple praying for and with each other, stays together.
While thinking about the prayer tidbit of advice, I also thought you need to guard your marriage from outside worldly influences that could get a stronghold and tear you apart. If it isn't leading you to God, it's pulling you away from God.
You husband/your wife is your home/family. They take priority right under your relationship with the Lord.
While thinking about the prayer tidbit of advice, I also thought you need to guard your marriage from outside worldly influences that could get a stronghold and tear you apart. If it isn't leading you to God, it's pulling you away from God.
You husband/your wife is your home/family. They take priority right under your relationship with the Lord.