Divorce rate is increasing which means more and more couples are 
having a hard time keeping a marriage and end up in separation. Marriage
 is a complex relationship and you need to exert more efforts to stay married and happy. There are ups and downs in a marriage and if you do not know how to deal with it, divorce or separation might happen.
It is not impossible to stay married and happy for as long 
as you live because there are people who spend their lifetime being 
married to the same woman or man. My parents have been married for 40 
years now and they are still happy and enjoying each other’s company. 
Marriage is a journey that they both enjoy.
Here are some tips to stay married and happy:
Respect your spouse. Marriage is not only about you 
but it is also about your spouse. There are two people in a marriage, 
understanding and respecting each other’s rights is important to stay married and happy.
 You do not have to argue who is right and wrong but respect to each 
other will help you both avoid arguments and misunderstanding.
Constant communication. The key to a strong marriage
 is a constant communication. If you are talking on a regular basis, you
 will both establish a connection and closeness through the years. Of 
course you will not only talk about problems or issues in your marriage 
but you will also talk about the joys and happiness of being married. 
Women are often vocal about their feelings and other issues but you 
should also know when to stop talking and listen more to your spouse. 
Men are less of a talker most of the time, it would be helpful if you 
become more open to express your feelings and communicate more to your 
spouse. Communication is the key to stay married and happy.
Loyalty and dedication. In today’s world it is very 
easy not to be dedicated and loyal to your spouse. There are a lot of 
temptations that could take your loyalty away from your spouse. It could
 be another woman, another man, your job and other things. Although most
 men and women now are career oriented, you both have to arrive at some 
point and ask yourself what is more important, the family or the career?
 When it comes to temptation with another man or woman, is it all worth 
it to put your marriage at risk just for another man or woman? Loyalty 
and dedication to your spouse could be really hard but you have to try 
your best to stay married and happy.
Accept your spouse weaknesses. If you love your 
spouse, it comes with a complete package. You love your spouse not only 
for their strengths but you also have to embrace their weaknesses. We 
are humans, we make mistakes and the most important thing is that you 
have the tolerance to accept those mistakes and you are beside him or 
her to deal with those mistakes. If you have the patience and 
understanding that your spouse need, then you have the chance to stay married and happy.
Sexual satisfaction. Sex is a very important aspect 
of any marriage and it is important that you can give the satisfaction 
that your spouse deserves. Accept it or not, sexual dissatisfaction is 
one of the reasons why some marriages don’t last. If one is not sexually
 satisfied, he or she might look for that satisfaction elsewhere. To 
prevent this from happening, you must know your spouse desires and learn
 how to meet those desires. You must be open-minded to discuss sex with 
your spouse and be ready to learn new things to make sex more exciting 
and satisfying for both of you.
Marriage is a long journey that both of you should enjoy. Although 
marriage is not always a bed of roses, there are things that you both 
can do to stay married and happy through the years. If you still find it
 hard to keep your marriage and you are in the middle of relationship 
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