There are simple things that ruin a marriage that you might be doing right now and aren’t even aware of it. Avoid these every day habits to ensure that your love life remains unharmed.
10 Things That Ruin A Marriage
(1) Don’t communicate. Bottle up your feelings and deflect the issue until it’s stifling.
(2) Never compliment and just assume that your spouse “knows” how you feel about their looks / humor / humanity.
(3) Stop being spontaneous. Fall into a routine and happily walk that course without offering up any surprises.
(4) Stop dating. Once the ring gets on that finger, avoid putting in an effort to ensure your spouse continues to love you.
(5) Never do anything before receiving a multitude of reminders from your spouse. They love taking on a parental role, right? It’s not like they have their own things to get done. Wait for the reminders – all 100 of them before actually doing anything.
(6) Ignore your spouse’s needs… despite being told about them (over and over and over again).
(7) Pretend that your relationship is in your full control. Continue to believe what you say goes and that it won’t have any consequence of emotion.
(8) Never show your spouse that you really want them – really, really want them.
(9) Ignore major issues. They will go away on their own, right?
(10) Never change.
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Fess up. Have you done any of these things to your spouse this week? Between men and women, one thing is clear – respect and courtesy is always on top of the list. Marriage mistakes are easy to fix as long as you admit them.
You don’t need a relationship expert to tell you to get rid of these bad habits. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a new day.
Lynn
Tuesday 22nd of May 2012
Don't forget... arguing in public or even just in front of friends. One of my friends thinks it's ok if it's only close friends. NOT OK!
I heard this a while ago... Treat your girlfriend like a wife, and treat your wife like a girlfriend.
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Jessica @FoundtheMarbles
Tuesday 22nd of May 2012
Great list! I'll add Play Dumb. Pretend you don't know the kids routines, what they pack for lunch, which medicines they need. That's a great way to charm her socks off.
Veronica
Tuesday 22nd of May 2012
Im guilty of ALL those things. Thank God I'm not getting married.
Rajean
Tuesday 22nd of May 2012
11. Keep score. It's all fun and games until someone puts down their racket. Great list.
CheleChestnut
Tuesday 22nd of May 2012
You got that right! :) Why do men constantly think that it's okay to just let things go. Woman do not. It hangs on our hearts until it is taken care of! Don't assume just being the spouse works, be the friend too!