• We Are SO Different! What differences have you bridged, and how has this made you stronger as a marital team?
• What answer to prayer have you experienced this past year?
• What good advice have you received that has helped your marriage?
• What resources have helped you improve your marriage?
• What marriage advice would you give someone who is planning to marry?

6 comments so far ↓

• 1 Shannon // Mar 6, 2008 at 5:16 pm

  (USA) What first came to mind reading this question was this: your spouse may be interested in some things that you find boring or not worth your time. Making it a priority to engage in activities or learn about things your spouse is interested in can really surprise you!

  Before meeting my husband, I didn’t care one whit about politics, and sports of any kind were a big YAWN for me. We married in 2003, and during the presidential election time of 2004 I was exposed to a LOT of political talk radio through my husband. It was ALL we listened to in the car and at home. My dad used to listen to Rush Limbaugh and others at home when I was a kid and I always remembered thinking how boring it sounded. But the more I listened with my husband the more I began to realize how important it is to be aware of what is going on in our government an how I have a duty to be informed.

  All this thanks to having an open heart about doing something with my husband that makes him happy. He has also taught me a lot about sports- like explaining the ruled of basketball to me so I could enjoy our son’s basketball games! I still find most sports not that interesting, though, ha.

  The point is, though, that being open to learning what entertains and amuses and interests your spouse can lead to not only greater compatibility, but can enrich YOU as a person. It’s a win win prospect!

• 2 JUNIOR // Mar 11, 2008 at 11:51 am

  (SOUTH AFRICA) HONESTY AND COMMUNICATION

• 3 HappyHub // Mar 15, 2008 at 10:12 am

  (USA) Women love to talk and communication is very vital for them. This was very different for me cuz I am a man of few words. But after making a sincere effort I have been able to spend more time listening/talking to my wife. Sometimes all I have to do is listen, but it makes me happy if she feels happy.

• 4 lara // Mar 18, 2008 at 12:59 am

  (NIGERIA) First couples must learn to communicate well. Not by hearing what the other party has not said but by keeping an open mind to want to make a change. Also they must be willing to study and know the other party, what he likes , how he reasons or react to issues, where he is coming from, his beliefs, background and upbringing, etc. This way, you will understand your partner better and also relate and handle issues at hand in a more better way. It works for me, and I am enjoying my marriage better. -lara

• 5 PENDO // Mar 19, 2008 at 4:03 am

  (KENYA) Compatibility is what brought us together, me and my husband. And now that I’m married there is more to that than before we got married. It is all about flowing together in the things we do, enjoying his company with his friends, and being keen on what is going on in his world. Because if I don’t, it will mean I drift into a world of my own, and him into a world of his own.

• 6 STELLA // Apr 2, 2008 at 5:54 am

  (KENYA) Take much time to be together as a couple. Do most of your things together. Take time away from other people and be alone and discuss your issues. Above all, you should all be prayer.