Christian Advice For A Happy Marriage

[falcon9]

That's due to the religious constraints they believe in, regardless of whether they're pretending to be happily married or, actually are.  It's a subjective thing but then, so is blind religious faith.

beleive what you will...however, it has been proven that couples who have a faith in the church and God have less divorces then couples who do not.

[pattersondebra]

Last month my husband and I celebrated our 36th anniversary. I can honestly say I am completely in love with him. We have 3 daughters 2 son in laws and 4 grandaughters. We pretty much live paycheck to paycheck and we laugh alot. He makes me happy what more can I ask for?

[sgluckadoo]

You're kidding!  Do you mean that there are non-xtians who find faith-blinded xtians to be offensive and abrasive too?  That's amazing.

Just to warn you, there are quite a few anti-christian/anti-religion people on here who you may find abrasive. Just expect it.

 Actually, it is more that I didnt want a new person to be discouraged from FC, and one of the biggest issues on here is arguing over religion.

[constance312003]

looks like you are getting some good advice.

[falcon9]

This forum is for suggestions regarding FC, not for unrelated Off-Topic subjects which proselytize a religious superstition.

looks like you are ...

[ZBANKS1020]

Join a christain couples class that included couples that have been married for a long time. If couples that have been together for a long time are honest they will tell you that everyday will not be a sunny day..there may even be some dark years...but their examples (good and bad) will help you and your spouse know how to whether the storms.

[kcoleman2]

In order to have a successful happy marriage in my opinion is to always have GOD as the head of your marriage. Love each other as Christ loves you. Communication is key also. No one can read minds so be open and honest. Be understanding and a good listener. Its okay sometimes to let the simple things go. The simple things can sometimes be the worst. Be careful of that. Keep your marriage exciting and spicy. Don't elt your love life go flat. Remember the things that got you to the altar and make them better. Last things, keep other people out of your marriage. People will try to tear you down but if you don't give them the bullets they can't shoot the gun! Wishing you the best!

[falcon9]

In order to have a successful happy marriage in my opinion is to always have GOD as the head of your marriage. 

There's no valid reason to support such an 'opinion', (which is based upon blnd faith instead of reason).  Such superstitious religious beliefs promote self-delusion, which is not conducive to any relationship.

[healthfreedom]

Keep love, respect and trust interwoven in the relationship. And since it's a christian marriage, keep Christ in the center of your home life.

[Getinonthis]

Keep God involved in your marriage. The most important thing in a marriage is not communication (it breaks down easily) but submission, so forgive quickly, invest time in getting to know your spouse, go on dates, listen more, focus more on the positive, seek solutions instead of reasons to blame (be the coach, not the referee)... Last but not least write down important dates if you have trouble remembering them.

[Screwedupclick4life337]

Be faithful an don't let anybody tell you how your relationship should be it is up to you guys to make each other happy

[premar16]

out of curiousity can everyone giving everyone giving advice tell us how long they have been married before they give advice

[tuscarorarain]

congrats on getting married but im confused why only christian advice I know a lot of people who are in happy marriages and most of them arent christians

For those people that is up to them and I try not to get into that. The reason why I say Christian advice is because Christian relationships are much different. I know what its like to date people who are not Christians and it just does not work unless someone sacrifices their faith. I would think a buddist and a cathlic would have issues too. Thats not to say anything to souynd attacking, but their are just differences. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for the nice comment.

[tuscarorarain]

Some advice for a happy marriage is first off there is no perfect relationship for we are unperfect ourselves.  We can strive for perfection though.  A husband should love his wife like Christ loves the church and the wife should submit to her husband.  There is a saying that a family that prays together stays together.  When you pray together and read your bible together it helps to unify the relationship.  When both of you are on one accord there is a better chance of you being strong together so the enemy can not come between you.  A marriage just like anything takes work work work.  But since you are in it for the long haul might as well put forth the effort to make it work.  Just remember anything worth having is worth working for.  It will not always be easy but just know when to bow and when to stand.  Sometimes its good just to keep silent.  To prevent arguements.  But Chirst is able to do exceedingling abundantly above all that you aks or think.  And if you delight yourself in Him He will give you the desires of your heart.  Hope this helps!

That is some very good advice. A lot of times relationship divisions are caused when one party refuses to see they are hurting the other party. I think a lot of times problems come because people pretend to be someone they are not when dating in order to impress the other person. However, they end up getting married and are in shock because they married a stranger. This forces them to bend into something they really did not choose. I tell people just because someone is a Christian doesn't mean they are the right one for you. You can believe many things the same and be wrong for the other person. So many people rush to get married. I told my freind if you want to spend the rest of your life together why not wait and be absolutly sure before you get married. Know who you are saying, "I do," too. A lot of people who claim to be Christian don't hold Christian values. For instance some men expect to have suprem authority and while women are supposed to be submissive they shouldn't be kicked around. Then their are women who want to work (which is fine,) but then never make time for their children.

[tuscarorarain]

You don't need "christian" advice, you just need to stay faithful to each other and be open and honest. I don't see why that has to come from a religious person to be taken into consideration   

You are very welcome to have your own opinion on this subject, but Christians live a different lifestyle from others. That is why it is that type of forum. If you like you can have your own thread, but I appreciate your polite thoughts.