Marriage deserves effort from both partners. The more the two of you are determined to make it work, the healthier it becomes and the longer it will last.
A marriage where there is less commitment is bound to fail.
Here are 3 strong points of a happy marriage:
1. Partners handle their differences creatively
You and your partner will always have differences. You might have several interests in common but at some point you will differ. What matters is how you handle your differences. If you decide not to let them create rifts between you, then all will work well. Failure to creatively manage your differences makes marriage unhealthy.
2. Honesty
Honesty here means you know how healthy speaking the truth is. It also takes great strength for you to admit you are wrong.
Only a strong partner is able to admit he or she is wrong and ask for an apology. This means a honest couple is a perfect couple.
Without trust, no marriage can stand strong. Only marriages where couples trust each other survive hard times. Build trust with your partner so as to strengthen your marriage. You can build trust by making your partner feel secure, be honest and stop telling lies.
Other important strengths of marriage are forgiveness, communication, intimacy and priority.