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By Melinda Chee

Marriage helps bind two individuals who promise to love and take care of each other for a lifetime. A happy marriage is when both parties are caring and loving each other selflessly. There are several tips on how some marriages last a lifetime while some couples end up divorced after a few years. 

Communication is essential in every relationship, especially for couples who are married. When you are in a relationship, you should discuss your values with your partner to determine whether both of you are compatible. Honesty is also important in a marriage and the act of cheating on your partner should never happen.  

Couples who lose tolerance towards each other would also end up in a divorce. Hence, if you are planning to marry your significant other, it is wise to accept each other’s flaws as nobody is perfect. Couples should also compromise to make each other feel at ease but if the act is overbearing, he or she might not be the one you would want to marry. To be in a successful marriage, you should also discuss your future plans with your partner to decide whether he or she is ready to be with you on that journey.

As situations change, couples should be willing to make changes for the benefit of all. When you are married, you should keep your partner’s needs in mind and vice versa. Respecting your partner and receiving respect is also vital in a relationship. Marriage is a long term commitment and it shouldn’t be conducted hastily. Get to know your partner before deciding to embark on the life journey together. 

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