Comments on: Habits of Healthy Couples

By: Stephanie Renee

Stephanie Renee — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:50:12 +0000

I love this post, and I must say everything mentioned is so true. I like reminding my husband of all the reasons that made me fall in love with him. It is amazing that after being together for so long, we continue to grow as a couple. But we don’t just grow, we become stronger. Just being able to communicate, and show each other that after so long your love continues to flourish is amazing. Congrats on 13 years, and many more to come!

By: Kat

Kat — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:08:01 +0000

These tips are awesome, and congrats on 13 years, how wonderful. I think if both people are aware of all of these things and implement them diligently, then that makes the relationship so much easier. I love the idea of having fair fighting rules.

By: Stella

Stella — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:47:54 +0000

As someone who has been married for the past 15 years, I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said. Nobody is always right and I enjoyed reading your Fair Fighting Rules, too. I believe that some of us naturally gravitate towards certain behaviors while others have to work a little harder on them. In my experience, it comes down to friendship, communication but also self-love/self-care. Beautifully summarized and such a useful post.

By: Britt K

Britt K — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:35:53 +0000

These are great tips. I love that you included the importance of giving your spouse the benefit of the doubt. At the end of the day, we will all fall short at some point in our relationships. That’s when you hope that your partner is willing to try to be understanding and give you some grace. After all, we’re all flawed in some way. If you want that kind of grace to be given to you, you have to be willing to give that same grace in return. This isn’t to say that you should forgive EVERYTHING, but try to look at things in terms of minor mistakes vs major issues. Be intentional with which discretions are worth holding onto and which you can be a little more understanding about. Most importantly, be open and honest about it. Communication!

By: Joyce Osiango

Joyce Osiango — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 21:15:21 +0000

I agree with you most relationships become complicated when communication starts to fail

By: Kelly Martin

Kelly Martin — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:38:40 +0000

Congratulations on 13 years together Erica and Nathan. These are great tips for a happy marriage. I think good communication and time to pursue your own hobbies are essential for a happy relationship.