What do we consider the traits of a strong marriage?

[MarriedCoupleOz]

With so many opinions on marriage - what we some of the golden things we think are strengths? Opinions. Confessions. We have been married over 20 years and at times it is hard work other times its cruisy and questions. There's trust, friendship passion

[Just a Guy]

Hi Marriedcouple, guess it's all you've mentioned and then some. I would add respect, compatibility, knowledge of your partner's likes and dislikes and avoidance of stepping on their toes, giving them space, consideration of their feelings and most importantly, being there for them. I would think loyalty and an underlying but deep love would round it off for me. Just my thoughts. Warm wishes.

[MarriedCoupleOz]

Yes they are fabulous pearls. They are a great list - hard to get it together on them all the time - love forgiveness

[Clockwork]

Honesty

Loyalty

Trust

Communication

Intimacy

 

 

The first three sort of slide together in a way. If you have all of those three you don't have jealousy, which is a good thing.

 

 

Another thing, for a religious person would be mutual faith in God. Definitely important for a Christian to be equally yoked with their partner.

 

 

Lastly, you are together forever. Enjoy sex. Invent ways to do it. We have three children, we are very creative at still fitting sex in a few times a week.

[Cumberdale]

Having the trust in your spouse to become vulnerable before them.

[spanz1]

willing to help each other out

willing to listen to each other, at least every once in a while

willing to apologize if you have been a dweeb

Lots of sex

Not doing crazy stuff without discussing it first.

[dichotomy]

Knowing you each have each others back from anything, and each care about each others unique needs and growth, joy in their joy.

[Gaeta]

Forgiveness

Selflessness

Kindness

[Popsicle]

-Long-term couples who are still physically and verbally affectionate around other people AND seem into it.

 

-Both partners are extremely considerate of each other.

 

-Both partners place each other as a priority.

 

-Like-minded.