Here’s the Top 50 Tips For Making the Happiest Marriages
Looking to spark a little more romance now that Valentine’s Day has come and gone: A new poll has given us 50 tips that can help make the happiest marriages….
Here’s 50 tips to have the happiest marriages, according to a UK study.
Shutterstock ImageLooking to spark a little more romance now that Valentine's Day has come and gone: A new poll has given us 50 tips that can help make the happiest marriages.
According to SWNS Digital, a UK poll by Warner Leisure Hotels found that the happiest marriages did things like: Have sex five times a week; Say "I love you" 10 times a week; sharing hobbies; and so much more.
"We weren’t surprised to see that taking short breaks is one of the secret ingredients to a happy marriage," said Simon Thompson, Managing Director of Warner Leisure Hotels. "Many couples who visit us say they feel closer after a romantic weekend relaxing and unwinding together – and it certainly helps that neither have to do the chores."
The study measured 2,000 UK couples, and painted a pretty convincing picture of what tips you need to have the happiest marriages. It also suggested that maybe fighting a couple times a month was just as good for you as a few extra rolls in the hay.
“However, as this survey clearly shows, it takes a good mix of humor, affection, understanding and interest to keep a relationship exciting," Thompson said. "The definition of romance differs from person to person. Some are content with tiny little gestures on a regular basis, and others want the full hearts and flowers approach to love. Whatever your preference, the key to a happy marriage appears to be time – time with each other, time apart, time to forgive, time to laugh, and time to understand.”
Here's a look at the 50 tips to make the happiest marriages:
1. Spending quality time together
2. Looking after them when they're sick
Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images3. Feeling you can be completely yourself
4. Letting them pursue their own hobbies and interests
5. Seeing each other at your worst and best
6. Having regular cuddles
7. Being respectful to them in front of others
8. Making regular plans together
9. Being proud of their achievements
10. Being silly with each other
11. Exploring new places together
12. Sharing the same sense of humor
13. Trying new things together
14. Always remembering important occasions
15. Not making decisions for each other without checking in first
16. Having a fair distribution of household chores
17. Showing an interest even when they’re talking about something you don’t understand
18. Forgiving their bad habits
19. Doing things they want to do, even if you don’t enjoy it
20. Saying ‘I love you’ every day
21. Saying 'good morning' and 'good night' each day
22. Listening to the other grumble about work
23. Going on weekends away together
24. Always making them a hot drink when you make one
25. Not going to sleep on an argument
26. Turning a blind eye when the other is grumpy
27. Being prepared to watch TV shows you don't like
28. Being nice to their family / get along with the in-laws
29. Having a good routine
30. Being forgiving if they admit to crashing the car or shrinking your favorite t-shirt
31. Going out of your way to make one another laugh
32. Being able to laugh about arguments afterwards
33. Watching a TV series together and trusting the other one not to watch an episode alone
34. Noting when they talk about something they are interested in or want, and treat them with it later
35. Make an effort with their friends
36. Accepting that sometimes you get a better night’s sleep apart
37. Picking your battles
38. Having weird in-jokes
39. Surprising them with gifts
40. Always praising them to other people
41. Being prepared to share your meal when eating out
42. Saying they still look beautiful when they're looking their worst
43. Being comfortable with using the bathroom in front of each other
44. Buying an extra snack or drink even though they said they didn't want it
(Because you know they will want one when they see yours)
45. Farting in front of each other without being grossed out
46. Leaving nice messages for one another
47. One of you being a voice of reason
48. Regularly delivering tea or coffee in bed
49. Playfully insulting each other relentlessly
50. Always taking one another's side even if they’re not right
