10 Habits of the Happiest Couples
Next year on May 30, 2016, Mindy and I will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. To live with the same person successfully for 40 years is a challenge and an exercise in "the art of compromise."
The reality is, that a successful marriage takes hard work and perseverance and is built on trust and respect. Every marriage is a team sport. If you're not on the same team about how to discipline the kids, how to manage your money, or even how to communicate, your marriage is in trouble.
With that said, with help from the Huffington Post, here are the "10 Habits of the Happiest Couples."
Check it out and find out how you score.
- 1
"They Go to Bed at the Same Time"
- 2
"They Cultivate Common Interests"
- 3
"They Walk Hand in Hand"
When I see a couple in their 70's or 80's walking down the street hand in hand, I always hope that Mindy and I will be that couple when we reach our golden years.
- 4
"They Focus More on What Their Partner Does Right Than What They Do Wrong"
- 5
"They Embrace After the Work Day When They See Each Other"
- 6
"They Trust and Forgive"
- 7
"They Say "I Love You" and "Have a Good Day"
- 8
"They Say "Goodnight" Every Night"
- 9
"They Call or Send a Message to Their Partner Every Day"
- 10
"They Feel Proud of Their Partner"
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