25 Relationship Tips From Couples Who’ve Been Together 25+ Years

The Psychological Damage Divorce Has On Fathers ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Apr. 21, 2023 Marriage advice is easy to ignore until you need it. Who hasn’t rolled their eyes at such well-meaning but trite aphorisms as “Say sorry even if you don’t mean it” or “Don’t go to bed angry”? These phrases tend to spill out of people’s mouths around weddings and anniversaries but are barely helpful. True, lived-in advice for a long, happy marriage isn’t so tidy because neither are relationships. So, what is some honest, authentic marriage advice from couples who’ve been through the long haul? We recently asked 25 people who have been married for 25 plus years about what makes their relationship work. Clichés didn’t enter the equation. Instead, their answers reflected a simple truth: long-term relationships are both easy and hard, made better by honesty, fun, and a shared sense of unity. They urged communication and clarity. They underscored the importance of shared meals and spicing things up with jokes. They emphasized appreciation and attention to detail. Here’s what’s helped them stay together for the long run. THE LONG HAUL [25 Pieces Of Marriage Advice From Couples Who’ve Been Together 25+ Years]( What keeps a relationship going for the long haul? Here are the honest answers from those who've been married for a quarter-century or more. [Read more]( There will be times when you need to listen more than you talk, and times when you need to communicate openly and honestly. FURTHER READING [The Psychological Damage Divorce Has On Fathers]( [Why Your Marriage Doesn’t Feel Right Even When There Is Nothing Wrong]( [How To Save Your Marriage From Yourself]( Presented by Sylvan Learning [Is Your Kid Struggling At School? We Give This Tutoring Service An A+]( There’s no denying it: many kids are still behind academically post-pandemic, and many parents don’t have the time or skills to give them the help they need to succeed. But don’t stress — [Sylvan Learning]( has your family’s back. For over 40 years, this personalized tutoring program has helped millions of students boost their grades, prep for standardized tests, and rediscover a love of learning with hands-on help tailored to meet each child’s unique needs. Check out their [$29 promotion for their Insight Assessment]( today. [Learn More]( ADVICE [7 Ways To Stop Being So Damn Defensive]( Before you jump to defensiveness, simply acknowledge [what your partner has said.]( [Read this story]( WATCH THIS [15 Years Ago, One Rom-Com Was Way Better Than It Had Any Right To Be]( Forgetting Sarah Marshall holds up, despite its [very 2008 baggage.]( [Read this story]( CONTROVERSIAL PARENTING [Child Leashes Deserve All The Hate They Get, Experts Say]( But not for [the reasons you might think.]( [Read this story]( GOOD TO KNOW [What We Get Wrong About Anger & Angry Men]( TikTok’s “Anger Professor,” Dr. Ryan Martin, discusses the biggest myths about anger [and the secret to stopping outbursts before they start.]( [Read this story]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely[unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click[here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.