Once you find "The One," you would like your love to last forever. However, as shown in the media, marriages are quite fragile, and in today's world, very prone to breaking up. With divorce rates going pretty high in numerous states across the country, what can you do to make sure your commitment stays intact?
Here are some secrets shared by couples who know exactly what they are talking about because they have been married for 50 years or more. That's right, they have spent half a century or more with just one person.
Here are their tips.
1. Prioritize Each Other
Many couples ultimately find themselves embroiled in the daily struggles for life, to the point when they couldn't find time for each other anymore. According to Gene and Beverly, who have been married for 54 years, they make it a point to make, not find, time for each other, reports MSN Lifestyle.
2. Make Him or Her Feel Special Everyday
Married for almost 60 years, Jeff and Dorothy always make sure that they do nice things for each other every day. Even simple things count, such as making coffee and sandwiches for each other. Simply put, don't ask what you he or she can do for you. Rather, ask what you can do for him or her.
3. Embrace Change
Love usually starts with a flaring of romance. According to Dorothy Bolotin, married in 1938 and still going strong after 74 years, romance does not last forever, reports The Huffington Post. Love is bound to change as the years go by, from the initial stirrings of infatuation to the secure comfort you get from a love that's tried and tested. As with most things in the world, embrace change.
4. Don't Try to Change Him or Her
Randy and Cindy, who have been married to each other for 50 years, stated that staying strong is all about accepting each other for who they really are. Though your partner is bound to have imperfections, it is important to remember that it is these imperfections are what make them who they really are.
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