There are myriads of advice on what makes a successful marriage from sharing hobbies to never going to bed angry. If you grew up the child of either divorced parents or those who never had a single fight, you may feel like you are unprepared for the journey of marriage. While there is no single right formula for what makes a marriage work, there are two qualities that are worth striving for if you want to give yours a fighting chance.

Communicate Effectively

Communicating effectively is all about giving information in the way another person can understand. A Post-It note on the fridge that says, “Out with friends – don’t wait up” may seem perfectly clear to you, but to your partner, the underlying message may be, “I like my friends more than you and that’s why I didn’t call and tell you where I was going.” If you feel … Continue Reading >>>