[sygazelle]

I've been happily married a long, long time. 53 years to be exact. So, I'm somewhat of expert on the topic of marriage.

I know a lot of you forum members have been married a long time too. I also know that some of the forum members have not had the best luck in the marriage department.

So, I thought it would be fun to have a thread to discuss serious marriage tips AND ALSO some funny jokes about marriage tips.

This thread will either die quickly or get legs and become an epic source of key points for newlyweds to read when preparing for a life of bliss with their new partners.

So, I'll start:


Marriage tip: It's probably not a good idea to ask your wife what time dinner will be ready while she is mowing the lawn.

[Esteban]

Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; whenever you’re right, shut up.

Married 50 years.

[jaffles]

Congratulation sygazelle and Estaban,

Ill add age and years married for trivial clarity.
56 and 22

Marriage tip: If she says no to anal sex, don't keep pressing the point

[Alfisti]

My tip is simple, listen to your gut BEFORE you get married.

[OC40]

Be honest, share in responsibilities that make sense for both and don’t be a dick (that goes for both people).

Also, don’t f’n cheat. If you feel the need to cheat, get a divorce.

Been together 16 years and married for 12. We rarely squabble. When we do, it’s over dumb stuff and it’s usually when we are hungry.

[thebmw]

This is the only advice I can offer...listen to your wife!! I posted the following pic in the other forum just a few days back. Good husband. He listened to his wife.

[thebmw]

Originally Posted by OC40

Also, don’t f’n cheat. If you feel the need to cheat, get a divorce.

A hall pass is an honest, effective, and cheaper alternative to a divorce. We haven't taken one, mainly because no supermodel has knocked on our front door, but we have discussed it if it ever happened. The key is honesty, openness, and trust.

[OC40]

Originally Posted by thebmw

A hall pass is an honest, effective, and cheaper alternative to a divorce. We haven't taken one, mainly because no supermodel has knocked on our front door, but we have discussed it if it ever happened. The key is honesty, openness, and trust.

Honesty, openness and trust is key.

However, I never understood the “hall pass”.

[3798j]

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[Watching The World Burn]

Almost 44 and almost 16 years married.

Practical gifts like appliances can kill two birds with one stone - knocks off a birthday / Christmas present and saves you from paying for it down the road as a replacement cost.

Ok, somewhat kidding, what has worked for me may not work for you.

Serious advice - try not to go to bed upset with each other - wherever possible, deal with the issue that day. Now that doesn't work for my wife, she has said she needs a night to cool down and be more rational, so I've taken that to heart and I try to discuss it the following day. Key is not to let the issue linger though, if you do, your internal lawyer will start building a case to support you and your actions and then it becomes a much bigger issue than it ever was.

[TboneS54]

Give in a lot, pick the right moments to stand your ground.

[jaffles]

Originally Posted by OC40

Be honest, share in responsibilities that make sense for both and don’t be a dick (that goes for both people).

Also, don’t f’n cheat. If you feel the need to cheat, get a divorce.

Been together 16 years and married for 12. We rarely squabble. When we do, it’s over dumb stuff and it’s usually when we are hungry.

Honesty and loyalty I agree 100%. If you have been cheated on you will understand the betrayal of trust, and wish it for no one. Virtually all cheaters are too weak/gutless/selfish to get a divorce first.

We say to our kids if its not great at the start, then its not going to morph into it. Have realistic expectations and part of that is neither you nor they are perfect, so be objective, honest, and get over yourself. Find out what you like doing in life, then find a relationship grounded in that like, it will last the rest of your life.

[ezaircon4jc]

If she says she wants nothing for your anniversary, her birthday or Christmas...


DO NOT BELIEVE HER!!!!!!!! It's a trap!

God first, her second, kids third and everyone else after.

[ash_schwin]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

If she says she wants nothing for your anniversary, her birthday or Christmas...


DO NOT BELIEVE HER!!!!!!!! It's a trap!

God first, her second, kids third and everyone else after.

Fell victim to this last year during Christmas.....never again. Lesson learned.

[OC40]

I must be in the minority. When my wife says she doesn’t want anything, she means it.

We don’t really do cards/gifts for anything.

We go to a couple restaurants for our birthdays and anniversary.

Sometimes we will travel. We did London for her 45th at the end of 2023 and Toronto for mine earlier this summer. I hate flying in the summer, so chose Toronto because it’s only an eight hour drive. Ate more food than I would like to admit during both trips.

[M-technik-3]

Originally Posted by thebmw

A hall pass is an honest, effective, and cheaper alternative to a divorce. We haven't taken one, mainly because no supermodel has knocked on our front door, but we have discussed it if it ever happened. The key is honesty, openness, and trust.

That in my book brings into play trust issues. No thanks.

[HFW003]

My Wife and I have been together for about 42 years and been married for almost 34 years.

We are very lucky to not want for much now days so if we do want something we just get it, takes the pressure of buying presents.

I do usually get my Wife a surprise for Christmas, last year it was a ticket to see Oasis.

Anyway, my biggest tip (on top of all the others above) would be to remember you are both still individuals.

You have to have your own space and do your own thing from time to time.

The second biggest tip, remember it is easier to get forgiveness than permission

[vreihen16]

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[OC40]

Originally Posted by HFW003

My Wife and I have been together for about 42 years and been married for almost 34 years.

We are very lucky to not want for much now days so if we do want something we just get it, takes the pressure of buying presents.

I do usually get my Wife a surprise for Christmas, last year it was a ticket to see Oasis.

Anyway, my biggest tip (on top of all the others above) would be to remember you are both still individuals.

You have to have your own space and do your own thing from time to time.

The second biggest tip, remember it is easier to get forgiveness than permission

Agree on just getting what both of you want through the year. We do the same.

For us, I like to game for a few hours on the weekend and she’s an avid reader. I put on my headphones on one side of the sectional and she pulls out her kindle on the other side.

[RickFLM4]

Marry someone who’s parents speak a different language to avoid disputes with and about in-laws forever.

[2000cs]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Marry someone who’s parents speak a different language to avoid disputes with and about in-laws forever.

Better yet, parents are deceased!

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by 2000cs

Better yet, parents are deceased!

Marry an orphan. Not a bad idea.