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The sad part of the modern marriage of our day, is that we all know someone around us who is in a not-so-very-happy marriage. So how can we keep our own marriage alive and healthy? One of the most basic fundamentals of a good marriage is to honor one another. Realize that you both have different opinions, and that it is OK and should really be expected in part. Both parties are unique individuals in a marriage and yet share much in common, such as kids if you have any, and a home. We should not think that everyone thinks the same way on every topic. Learn to appreciate the uniqueness of your spouse or partner by being honest with yourself and asking yourself some hard question such as: Am I just being selfish? Is this a time to give them the benefit of the doubt? Am I an ally in the marriage or an enemy?

Next, be honest with each other. Sweeping issues under the "rug", so to speak, never helps anyone. Sooner or later, the "rug" is always shaken out and what a mess there will be when, one day you see a hill of dirt and a much bigger mess than you would ever want to see or experience. Be honest and truthful, it will save you a lot of heart-ache later. Sometimes that means just saying, "Sorry, I blew it!" Then ask your partner how you can make this better. Don't forget to laugh and have fun together. Let your partner speak their mind from time to time, and then listen with your heart. Sometimes we as people, let other things like work get to us, that we shouldn't. Sometimes it helps just to have someone to talk. It does take work to listen and meet your partner where they are at. That does not mean having them meet you where you are at, in that moment. It is your gift to them, to be listening when they need it.

The busyness of our lives sometimes squashes the fun that we can have with each other. There is nothing like laughter to help keep a bright and positive out-look in life. And it really helps to keep things in perspective, so that we are not making mountains out of molehills.

Take time for each other. This does not mean that you have to go to a fancy restaurant and pay a big bill just to have time together. I know how hard it can be if you have children to get that time alone with your spouse. And finding a good babysitter can be difficult. Many times my spouse and I would just take a little stroll in the yard in the evening once the kids were in bed. It was our little time to be together and listen to each other. Communicating is so important to keep your marriage fresh and alive. So love, laugh, and grow with each other.

I am not a Dr. or pastor so if you are having big problems in the marriage that you can not sort out on your own, then you should seek out help from a counselor, pastor, or even just someone you see that has a good solid marriage. They may give you some pointers.

Pat Silver is a author of a wide range of topics.

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