Well, well, well, my dear readers! Here you are, clicking on an article like this. I must say, you’ve caught me by surprise. As a 60-year-old woman who has been married to the same man for more years than I can remember without counting on my fingers, I’ll tell ya, there isn’t much under the sun that I haven’t seen or heard when it comes to love and marriage.
Now, before you get too excited, what if I also tell you that you probably won’t make it to the end of this article? You see, people nowadays have the attention span of a goldfish—or worse yet, a politician being asked an honest question. But if you stick around, you might just find that golden nugget you’ve been searching for all along. Go on then, prove me wrong and read till the end.
The Early Days—Ah, Young Love!
Oh, the heady days of young love! Remember when you first met your spouse? The butterflies, the long phone calls (back when you had one house phone and everyone knew who was calling), the excitement of seeing each other—it was like a slice of pie straight outta Grandma’s kitchen, wasn’t it? But let me tell ya, keeping a marriage fresh and wholesome ain’t always like that. If marriage was a pie, we wouldn’t have all needed those cooking lessons, would we?
And Then Came Real Life
Once you settle into marriage, and the honeymoon phase fades away like my hair color did around my 40th birthday, real life has a way of barging in. Dirty laundry, bills, doctor’s appointments, raising kids (let’s not even start on grandkids). And before you know it, you wonder where all that love-dovey stuff went. You might be asking yourself why is life like a sitcom that never made it past the pilot episode. But fear not, for I’ve got the single most important tip to help you out. Yeah, it’s the magic bullet, the secret sauce, the unspoken truth that has kept my husband and me trucking along for decades!
Faith and Laughter: The Dynamic Duo
I can see your ears perking up now. It’s really nothing foreign: Faith and Laughter. Now before you roll your eyes, let this old gal explain. Faith isn’t just about Sunday services and favorite Bible verses (though those certainly help). It’s about a deep, unwavering belief in each other, or as we might call it, stubborn love. Stubborn enough to believe through any commotion or calamity that you two were made for each other.
And then there’s laughter. Oh boy, if laughter isn’t the best medicine, I don’t know what is. The funniest moments haven’t always been during the good times. Sometimes, it’s during the messiest, silliest, screw-up moments that just make you crack a smile. It could be my husband trying to fix the car and ending up with more grease on his face than on the wrench or even when we tried to put up Christmas lights and it looked like the power company had a seizure. Those are the moments that remind you—life is too short to take too seriously.
Support in the Lord
Believe me, my fellow faithful folks, marriage is at its best when you invite the Good Lord into your relationship. And no, I’m not just talking about saying grace before dinner (though that’s a start). I’m talking about real prayer, shared devotionals, and leaning onto each other during tough times. It’s like you, your spouse, and the Lord are a three-stranded cord—not easily broken. Every problem feels a bit smaller when you have heavenly support.
The Secret Tip You’ve Been Waiting For
Alright, you’ve stuck it out this long, and for that, you’re a trooper! So let’s get to it then. The one relationship tip that could save your marriage is…never stop communicating. Yes, my friends, the same way you chat with your grandchildren to keep up with the times, you need to keep talking to your spouse. Now, none of that grumpy, mumbled nonsense! I’m talking about real, honest, open communication.
If something bugs you, say it—but with love, kindness, and the patience of an old farmer waiting for a rainstorm. If something makes you happy, share it like a contestant on a game show who just hit the jackpot. Be your spouse’s biggest fan, their best friend, their confidant. You’ll be amazed at how much smoother things run when there’s no silent treatment happening.
Communication helps avoid misunderstandings that can snowball into bigger issues. Take it from me, there’s no problem too big to solve when both parties are openly and transparently sharing their hearts. If something feels off, talk about it. If you’re having a great day, talk about it. If you made the best apple pie this side of the Mississippi, for heaven’s sake, talk about it (and maybe share a slice while you’re at it).
The Final Thought
So there you have it, lovebirds! Marriage isn’t always a stroll through the rose garden, but it doesn’t have to be a battlefield either. With faith, laughter, and good ol’ fashioned communication, you might just find yourself enjoying the ride as much as this old gal has. Now go on, grab your spouse and have a chuckle together. It’ll do wonders, I promise ya!
