Rules For a Happy Marriage
So I found this article online and just had to post it. I’ve been married for almost 10 years so I realize how difficult marriage can be at times but every time my husband and I are going through problems the advice out there just seems so Pollyanna to me. Anyway, hopefully this is useful but I’ve added some of my own commentary!
RULES FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE
Never both be angry at the same time. ~ Is it really a fight if 1 person isn’t angry??
Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire. ~ I agree that yelling never gets you anywhere but sometimes I admit I’ve given into it (my husband has too!)
If one of you has to win an argument, let it be your mate. ~ But what if he’s wrong??
If you have to criticize, do it lovingly. ~ I agree, treat your spouse with respect
Never bring up mistakes in the past. ~ Totally agree, let the past go (sometimes easier said than done!)
Neglect the whole world rather than each other. ~ This is great advice that I need to use more often. I often allow my family to come before my husband and that ain’t right!
Never go to sleep with an argument unsettled. ~ Another ‘easier said than done’ situation! We need to go to sleep eventually so we can make more money to fight about 
At least once everyday try to say one kind or complimentary word. ~ Great advice - I am going to try this one!
When you have done something wrong, be ready to admit it. ~ If you haven’t learned to do this in life in general then you have no business being married!
It takes two to make a quarrel and the one in the wrong is the one who does most of the talking. ~ LOL This one is great! I never realized this but not sure how true it is. My husband talks a lot even if I’m the one that was wrong.
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I was getting ready to join MyBlogLog when I saw you had 2 other blogs listed. You’re a busy lady, aren’t you?
Anyway, I just had to comment on this post. Your comments under the rules are pretty funny. I laughed out loud on the one about going to sleep so you can make more money to fight about.
And I can definitely relate to the one where your family comes first. That’s a hard habit to break, isn’t it?