25 Marriage Tips From Couples Married 25+ Years

The Psychological Damage Divorce Has On Fathers ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jul. 4, 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 this story]( 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]( HAPPY TIMES [The Secret To Living A Happier, More Fulfilling Life]( A happiness researcher [explains what it really takes.]( [Read this story]( DAD JOKES [Cringey Dad Jokes Teach Your Kids A Valuable Life Lesson]( Who knew [your eye-roll-inducing jokes had such a benefit?]( [Read this story]( PLANNING COMMITTEE [6 Trip-Ruining Mistakes To Avoid When Planning Your Summer Vacation]( When you sit down to map out your vacation, be careful of these errors [that can make the trip feel like the stress you’re trying to escape.]( [Read this story]( FOOD [Brad Leone’s Mountain Ribs Will Make Your Summer]( Plus: four camping recipes and drinks (s’mores cocktail, anyone?) [to make the next time you go camping.]( [Read this story]( FATHERLY FAVORITES Fellow [Stagg FG Pour Over Coffee Set]( For coffee purists, the pour-over method is largely considered the best way to coax the most flavor out of your beans. This set from Fellow includes the award-winning coffee brand’s clog-less, flat-bottomed dripper and double-walled carafe as well as 30 filters. It looks nearly as good as the resulting coffee will taste. $99 [SHOP NOW]( [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.