Never depend on your spouse to fix everything because you also have a responsibility to make the marriage work. [Photo/ patheos.com]

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Marriage is an institution that needs a lot of understanding and care. Many people enjoy their marriage lives while others have come out crying and in pain.Here are five ways to make your marriage last.Always appreciate your partnerEvery single moment you spend together, whether at home or at work, try your level best to show your better half some sense of appreciation. By appreciating them, you will make him/her feel special.Never compare your marriage to othersEvery day is always a new day in marriage. When you wake up in the morning you have to remain focused and make your marriage be the best. Never try to compare your marriage with other marriages of people you know. The more you make a comparison in your marriage, the more you will lose focus.Say I love you every dayAlways maintain happiness in your marriage. Never tire of telling your partner how much you love them. These simple three words will make your partner feel appreciated. Ensure your marriage is full of sweet words that can make both of you laugh and enjoy your marital journey.Understand that you can’t change him/ her, but you can change yourselfMarriage is all about two people in love living together. It needs sacrifice, both of you are so special. Take your partner as a precious thing that you can never change.Don’t search for a perfect spouse, be that perfect person.Strive to be the best husband/ wife. Fight for the best in your marriage. Never depend on your spouse to fix everything because you also have a responsibility to make the marriage work.