we asked some of the married people we know to share their very best marriage advice for newlyweds. it’s the secret to a long and wonderful marriage! make the most of your time and grow together as a couple. if this is becoming a struggle, don’t hesitate to schedule time in as part of every day when you are spending quality time together. it’s definitely the harder option when you are in the middle of a fight, and often you just want to walk away. when he left those dirty socks on the floor,

“make sure you still pursue interests and hobbies that make you happy. be willing to grow and adapt with your partner. also, being able to pursue interests that you can do together and other things you do individually.” “marriage is never 50/50. each has to be a giver and a taker. don’t forget to say ‘i love you’ and ‘i’m sorry.’” they are the most important words in your marriage. each morning, we get up to a preprogrammed pot of good coffee, read our bibles, and pray together. you have to be

we have included third party products to help you navigate and enjoy life’s biggest moments. one of the most traditional speeches at a wedding is the father of the bride speech, where the proud dad gets to brag about how amazing his daughter is and how lucky her partner is to be marrying her. you’re guaranteed to have the audience in tears when you make your father of the bride speech… “i don’t think any amount of preparation can ever leave you feeling ready to give your daughter away, but if

to learn about navigating love stories that don’t come with a script, we reached out to licensed marriage and family therapist rachel facio. specializing in relationships, she's sharing all her best (and juiciest) tips on how to keep growing together as a couple. “long gone are the days [of thinking] if you are having sex with your partner x amount of times a week, your marriage is solid or on the rocks,” says facio. “healthy disagreements are part of a growing and evolving marriage as long as

keep that in mind as you begin to build a relationship with one another. don’t stop building your love for one another just because the preacher presented you to the crowed as mr. and mrs. newlywed. when you begin ignoring the principles of the bible then you cannot expect to have a good relationship. she wants to be an asset to your life and help build your marriage in a god-honoring way. when you have problems in your relationship you seek help from someone qualified to give the help you

those who are in successful, long-term marriages will likely agree that there’s one thing both sides need (in addition to love!) to help make a marriage last: a sense of humor. whether it’s the ability to laugh at each other's flaws or see the comedy in life, being able to lighten the mood can go a long way. and there are plenty of funny marriage quotes that prove it. from movie characters to celebrities, writers, comedians, and politicians, prominent figures haven’t held back when it comes to