UK Wedding News
21/10/2014
Talking is the secret to a happy marriage, according to a new survey among couples.
The study, which was commissioned by law firm Slater & Gordon, asked 2,000 men and women who have been married for a decade or longer to share their best single piece of advice to newlyweds.
Topping the list of advice, was talking. The second-placed piece of marriage advice was to "compromise", while just "keep going" and persevering was third, despite times when things might not be going well. Working at the marriage, and not giving up on a union too easily finished off the top five best pieces of advice.
Listening, patience and honesty were also highly valued among the surveyed couples while "don't go to bed on an argument" was a key piece of advice shared, as was "have a good sense of humour". Interestingly, only 3% mentioned being faithful was important to a long and happy relationship, while just 1% said the same of a good sex life.
For others, they warned that newlyweds should have realistic expectations of what married life consists of, with some – perhaps surprisingly – going as far as to say their words of advice are: "Don't get married."
"Don't let the in-laws interfere" also featured, while others advised against starting a family. For some, though, they advised couples not to have children "until you have saved up loads of money".
Sarah Thompson, a lawyer for Slater & Gordon, said: "What's clear from my work as a family lawyer is that marriage can be hard work.
"When I speak to clients about the reasons their relationship has ended, it's often for the same reasons: problems communicating and not being able to compromise.
"Sadly, despite the best intentions in the world, not every marriage will last forever."
She added: "As this research has shown, communication and compromise can be the key to a happy marriage, but they are also the attributes that can help resolve a relationship that is over in the best possible way for all parties involved."
(JP)
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Talking Is The Key To A Happy Marriage
Talking is the secret to a happy marriage, according to a new survey among couples.
The study, which was commissioned by law firm Slater & Gordon, asked 2,000 men and women who have been married for a decade or longer to share their best single piece of advice to newlyweds.
Topping the list of advice, was talking. The second-placed piece of marriage advice was to "compromise", while just "keep going" and persevering was third, despite times when things might not be going well. Working at the marriage, and not giving up on a union too easily finished off the top five best pieces of advice.
Listening, patience and honesty were also highly valued among the surveyed couples while "don't go to bed on an argument" was a key piece of advice shared, as was "have a good sense of humour". Interestingly, only 3% mentioned being faithful was important to a long and happy relationship, while just 1% said the same of a good sex life.
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For others, they warned that newlyweds should have realistic expectations of what married life consists of, with some – perhaps surprisingly – going as far as to say their words of advice are: "Don't get married."
"Don't let the in-laws interfere" also featured, while others advised against starting a family. For some, though, they advised couples not to have children "until you have saved up loads of money".
Sarah Thompson, a lawyer for Slater & Gordon, said: "What's clear from my work as a family lawyer is that marriage can be hard work.
"When I speak to clients about the reasons their relationship has ended, it's often for the same reasons: problems communicating and not being able to compromise.
"Sadly, despite the best intentions in the world, not every marriage will last forever."
She added: "As this research has shown, communication and compromise can be the key to a happy marriage, but they are also the attributes that can help resolve a relationship that is over in the best possible way for all parties involved."
(JP)
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