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You are here: Home / family / 10 Tips for Young, Married Couples | Part Three

February 11, 2013 by Tricia Goyer 6 Comments

10 Tips for Young, Married Couples | Part Three

I asked my Facebook friends who has been married for at least twenty years what advice they’d give to a young, married couple, and I loved their answers! I have such wise friends. Read Part One. Read Part Two. Read Part Four.

Pass on these posts to any young, married couples you know!

10 Tips for Young, Married Couples Part 3
10 Tips for Young, Married Couples Part 3
  1. “Look to the needs of the other first. Marriage isn’t a contest where the most spoiled one wins.” ~Patti Hill
  2. “Communicate, never go to bed angry at each other, and remember the couch is for sitting, not sleeping.” ~MamaPeaches Smith
  3. “A marriage without God and the presence of Jesus is absent of everything else. Let the Lord be the center of your life and the foundation of your marriage.” ~Mary Susan Vaughn
  4. “Treat your spouse as you want to be treated. It’s the little things you sometimes do for each other that shows you care.” ~Susan Conceicao
  5. “Be loving, patience, understanding, and faithful. Be a good listener and put your spouses first. Consult the Lord and pray!” ~Susan Schrader Perrin
  6. “Reaffirm commitment and love daily—leave no room for doubt.” ~Mary Ann Hake
  7. “Don’t bring old arguments into new ones. Past is past. Be willing to say you’re sorry and to forgive when you’ve been wronged.” ~Jan Jackson Peterson
  8. “Your spouse is a gift from and still belongs to God. You are accountable to Him for the way you care for them. When both partners believe this and serve each other accordingly, there is a sweet peace and great pleasure in your marriage.” ~John D Seither
  9. “Don’t compare your spouse to an unrealistic character from a book, movie, or TV show.” ~Stephanie Nickel
  10. “Understand that marriage is hard work but the benefits are wonderful. And be prepared for hard times—as my husband of thirty years says, it’s during hard times that a couple grows into one.” ~Patty Smith Hall

Like these tips?

Read Part One.

Read Part Two.

Read Part Four.

Happy Wives Club

Filed Under: family, it's real life, marriage Tagged With: 10 Tips, A Couple, A Marriage, Couples, Culture, Marriage, Marriage Advice, Married Couple, Marry, Mating, Philosophy Of Love, Tip


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  1. Tracy says

    February 11, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Hi Tricia, great list. I don’t think anyone is married too long to put these into practice.
    God bless
    Tracy

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      July 15, 2013 at 6:51 am

      I agree!

      Reply
  2. Lori & Robert says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:16 am

    So cool. We just need to look around – there ARE couples who have great wisdom to share.

    We recently interviewed a couple married 30+ years, and the wife’s answer to this question was, “View your spouse as a precious jewel given to you by God.”

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      July 15, 2013 at 6:51 am

      I love that!

      Reply
  3. Fawn @ Happy Wives Club says

    June 3, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    Fabulous responses! I love that first one by Patti Hill, “Look to the needs of the other first. Marriage isn’t a contest where the most spoiled one wins.” Whenever you ask your audience questions, we all benefit from their answers. Thanks for asking them!

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      July 15, 2013 at 6:52 am

      There is a lot of great advice out there if we are ready to listen!

      Reply

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