Questions for a Happy Marriage

What can we do to have a happy, loving atmosphere in our home?
Make your home somewhere you both want to be.

What can you say and do to meet your spouses needs.
Try asking what those needs are. You may be surprised.

What positive things can I say and do to put my (husband or wife) in a positive emotional state?
Give the wine is not the correct answer - just the easiest!

How can I address an issue to get the outcome that we both want and need?
Before speaking, clarify the outcome you want. Silence is ok.

Say something appreciative a few times a day.


What benefit have you gained from your marriage?
Write a list of ways that you have benefited from being married to your spouse. Keep adding to the list and reread it frequently.

What do you love about your spouse?
Write a list of your spouses positive patterns and qualities.
Keep adding to the list and read it frequently.

What can you do to bring out the best qualities of your spouse?
Try to reinforce those qualities with words and action.

What went wrong in the past?
STOP!
What is past is the past. You create the present and future with your thoughts, words, and actions.



Thankfully re-worded an revamped from:
© Rabbi Zelig Pliskin [based on "Marriage" by Rabbi Z.Pliskin]
http://www.simpletoremember.com/growth/20-key-ideas-for-happy-marriage.htm