According to many, the institution of marriage is slowly dying out. Though this is an extreme statement to make, there is no doubt about the fact that more and more people are giving matrimony a miss. The reason cited for this vary from person to person - some prefer to focus on their careers, there are others who have a fear of commitment & yet others who cite several other reasons.

A marriage is a lifelong commitment between two people who vow to cherish & love each other for eternity. Though this is an overly romantic notion, a successful marriage is not as tough a deal as many people make it out to be. All that is required for having a successful marriage is a little patience. Apart from being patient, there are some other things which lay the foundation for a successful marriage.

Simple Tips For A Successful Marriage

• Communicate A successful matrimonial relationship is a two way deal. The line of communication between both the partners should always be open. This is to say that as a partner you should always make the time to listen to what your spouse has say, whether it is about any decision which could affect matrimonial relationship or just random trivial issues.
• Respect The next most important thing that decides whether a marriage will be successful in the long term or not, is the level of respect that both the partners have for each other. Even when you are arguing with each other or having a fight, it is important to ensure that you are never rude to your partner.
• Compromise As already mentioned once, a successful matrimonial relationship requires the efforts of both the partners. At some point, it may be you who will have to compromise & other times it will be your spouse who will have to do so. A successful marriage is not possible if only one partner has to compromise every time, or if both refuse to do so.
• Romance For a successful marriage, it is important to keep the spark alive always. Couples need to reserve some time for each other, to spend alone in each other's company. No matter how old the marriage, solitude is important. It could be a few hours spent in each other's company, or a short weekend retreat.

Keeping these simple tips in mind will ensure that your relationship turns out to be a fruitful & long lasting one.