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Signs Your Marriage Is Built To Last
Anyone who’s been married for even just a few years will tell you, committing your life to another human being is not something you should ever take lightly. Sure, you can observe tons of celebs who allow themselves to be swept away and make that leap without much thought, but they aren’t exactly the best role models when it comes to romance. Celebrity or not, there are plenty of folks who are lucky enough to actually find their perfect partner. Several of these happily married couples have shared their experiences and what has (or has not) worked for them in different surveys and research studies. Listed below are 7 scientifically proven signs your marriage is built to last!
Signs Your Marriage Is Built To Last
1. You’re Open With Each Other – Opening your heart and exposing your vulnerabilities in a relationship is tough. However, it also helps you learn more about each other and get to know one another on a deeper level. If both you and your partner are comfortable with each other and can talk openly, then it’s a clear sign that your marriage has the ability to last for a very long time.
2. You Focus On The Good Instead Of The Bad – Thinking negative thoughts about your partner causes you to focus on their downfalls and shortcomings. But, nobody is perfect. When you think about your partner in a positive manner, you shift your focus to your partner’s good qualities. This makes things much easier and contributes positively to a long-lasting marriage.
3. You Had An Extravagant Wedding Celebration – Research has shown that couples who have a wedding with more than 200 people are 12.5 times less likely to get divorced when compared to couples who celebrate in smaller weddings or all alone. So, if you had a large wedding with lots of guests, it could be a sign that you’re marriage is built to last.
4. You’re BOTH Financially Stable – Surveys revealed that married couples are 51 percent less likely to divorce when their combined income equals $125,000 or more per year. Although money cannot buy love, it definitely helps couples avoid many financial disputes in their relationships. These financial disputes can sometimes spin out of hand and result in a divorce.
5. You Fight Fair – Fights and arguments are natural for couples, whether they’re married or not. Conflicts will come up that need resolution. When arguing in the relationship is fair and both parties focus on the specific conflict instead of screaming and talking down to each other, it’s a sign of a healthy marriage that will last.
6. You Dated For A Long Time Before Marrying – One study found that couples who had dated for at least three years before getting married are 39 percent less likely to get a divorce. The study suggests that lots of time spent together before marriage allows a couple to really get to know each other and for an adequate amount of life planning to occur.
7. You Went On A Honeymoon – Research tells us that couples who go on a honeymoon directly after they get married are 41 percent less likely to get divorced later in life. The honeymoon can help a couple release all of the built-up stress that accumulated while planning the wedding, allowing the couple to reconnect and start the marriage off on the right foot.
