How to have a strong marriage

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What does it take to have a strong marriage?

Believe it or not, the woman is the foundation of a strong marriage

By Pierre Coda

I set out to find the secret of what allows some women to keep their relationships happy and strong for decades. I interviewed dozens of couples that are very satisfied with their relationships. It did not surprise me that there were so many similarities among 'happy' couples and the women showed several common traits.

Again, results of my research may not be valid for all situations and you are welcome to ignore what you do not agree with or find irrelevant. You need to look at your specific situation and determine what is best for you and him (Related link: How to create magic in your relationship. Outsiders like me can only help both of you think about the issues and provide you with an opportunity to talk to a third person without getting emotional, but in the end you need to fight it out together. Below are the five basic principles of a solid relationship:

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1. Do not take him for granted

These women think of him as their 'latest boyfriend' all the time and that means that they never relax the standards for their behavior. For them it is always like the first time. So all the way from dressing up for him whenever he sees you to having some quality intimate time, they always do their best.

2. Give him his space

Yes, you might feel that you own him now that he is married to you but give him his space Photo of a couple cutting their wedding cake. and freedom. Men do not like to feel that they are trapped and once they feel that way they resent everything that reminds them of the trap. Let them hang out with other guys without you (whether it is golf or fishing or drinking or even going to enjoy some skydiving), let him have his space at home (if he needs a private room for himself, and if possible, let him have it or if space is an issue, he might just want a shelf or a locker that he knows will not be touched by anyone but him), and finally, let him feel that he was part of the decision. Most enlightened men do not believe in making all the decision themselves any more but they still feel bad that a decision was imposed on them.

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3. Give him all the intimacy that he wants

4. Do not let anything come between you and him

5. Marriage is just one looooong-term friendship

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