Top 10 Marriage Mistakes.

Mistake No. 1: Lack of Respect.
Never say anything bad about your partner to your friends or associates. Spouses always need to be thanked. They need to know that they are appreciated.

Mistake No. 2: Not Listening to Your Spouse.This include allowing your spouse to wander, paying more attention to the computer or television set ignoring body language and interrupting.

Mistake No. 3: Lack of Sexual Intimacy.This is a death knell for a marriage. Seek medical and therapeutic counselling if necessary. Don’t leave your spouse wondering why you aren’t interested in sex.

Mistake No. 4: Always Having to Be Right.This include lecturing your mate or having to have the last word. Very few people can love a know-it-all forever. Admit when you don’t have all the answers. Don’t answer every simple question with a long-winded dissertation on the topic.

Mistake No. 5: Not Walking the Talk.Action they say speaks louder than words. When you say you will do something, do it. And when you say you will not do something, follow through.

Mistake No. 6: Hurtful Teasing.If your spouse says the teasing is hurtful, then stop it. Claiming that your spouse doesn’t have sense of humour or is too sensitive is being inconsiderate and unkind.

Mistake No. 7: Dishonesty.Telling lies and keeping secrets in your relationship can create distance and lack of trust between the two of you.

Mistake No. 8: Being Annoying.This includes continuing to have gross personal hygiene habits, or always being late or nitpicking everything your spouse does, e.t.c. It is when you know you are annoying and you continue to annoy.

Mistake No. 9: Being Selfish and Greedy.This is when your money is for you alone and you spend so much on yourself, but your spouse spends a dime, it then becomes a big deal. This is not wanting to open your home to your friends and family because you prefer to be alone and don’t want the hassles of entertaining. This is hogging the remote, only going to cheap restaurants when you could afford better or not watching movies your spouse wants to watch.

Mistake No. 10: Temper Tantrums.
Every couple needs to be able to handle conflicts in a constructive way. Having an angry outburst so that you can win an argument will make you the loser in the end.

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Is Your Marriage a Companionship or a Love Affair?

Every marriage is just like any relationship. They have their ups and downs, agreements and disagreements and good days and bad days. When you put two people from different backgrounds with different ideas, feelings and expectations together, you simply can't expect everything to be wonderful all of the time! While some marriages have very serious problems that can only be solved by intense focus and even therapy, most marriages simply become "stale" or uninteresting.

It is important to reflect on exactly what is causing any conflict or uneasiness in a marriage before acting on it. In a great many marriages, the excitement and 'take my breath away' feelings are fading or they are even gone. It doesn't mean that the love is gone.  Love sometimes needs a little stimulation in order to revisit and maintain the feelings we all crave and yearn for. That stimulation is called "romance".

Many people mistake a marriage that seems to be ordinary or unexceptional as lacking love. It simply isn't the case!  Most marriages do not lack love, but they do lack romance! Love is easy and peaceful, while romance is what makes a relationship hot and arousing. 

Every single person on earth in any type of relationship desires passion and romance in his or her life. Unfortunately, there are a few things about romance most people don't understand. The most common problem in creating romance in a relationship is that people simply don't know how to do it! Other times, people are fixed in cultural classifications and their partners are unable to appreciate them for their own special and unique qualities.  Ultimately, some people have simply given up on their search for romance.

In a time where everything is convenient and available almost at the touch of a button, the effort of romance seems as if it takes a good deal of effort. It is very possible to take some old-fashioned romantic ideas and make them work in a modern world while maintaining the genuine intention behind each thought and act.  Romance today can be filled with unique ideas, creativity and passion. Romance is simply the way you express your love for another person. It is vital to keeping love fresh, exciting and alive. Without romance, love can become tiresome and even worse.

The expression of love through romance keeps it alive, fun and worthwhile. Romance is only true, though, when carried out with no ulterior motives. The only reason romance should be initiated is in an attempt to show love and appreciation. Romance with true intentions is when you want to show your mate that you are thinking about them and they matter enough to make the effort to bring your love to life through action.

Romance is more like an artistic creation as opposed to an exact science. Those who tend to feel competitive in almost everything they do will need to check that attitude at the door when initiating romance. Love and romance should not be considered a contest that should be outdone time and again. It should be considered a cooperative activity. While love and romance take two in order to work, you can be extremely romantic while still keeping your individuality. Love and romance make perfect partners and can make you and your partner perfect companions as well!