Any advice for a new bride?

[soapsydaisy]

I am going to be the Matron of Honor in a wedding this Saturday. I wanted to give my friend some marriage advice in my toasting speech. I thought of a few things but I have only been married for a year myself. Does anyone have any advice they'd like to share?

 

[Badger]

Don't do it!!! ;-) Just kidding, I think the only thing close to sage advice I can give is that communication is really the key to any relationship. Compromises are nice, but to even start a compromise, you need to have a basis of communication and need to make sure that both people are understanding each other. That is my 2 cents at least.

 

[soapsydaisy]

Nicely said.

 

[marghewitt]

I've been married for over 31 years and all I can say is to always be honest and treat each other with respect.

 

[Sammi_552]

I second communication. Honesty is huge too. Always make time for each other no matter how crazy life gets.

 

[soapsydaisy]

You all are great!

 

[Shannon_m]

Marriage is all about TLC... Trust, Loyalty, and Communication. Honesty is good too!

 

[misskat22]

Definitely communication, also..something I've learned over the years (and for me is VERY true) it's healthy to argue, work it out, and forgive each other. Couples that don't argue tend to be the ones that end in trouble.

 

[Moonshea Botanicals]

I agree with Honesty, Trust, Communication, Respect. I also recommend knowing your weaknesses and accept them. Example: If you don't have a head for numbers but the hubby does, allow him to do the finances. But do not allow the other to make you feel bad about it.
Have a date night every so often. so neither of you feel like you get into a 'rut' or bored.

 

[SoapPapaw]

Continue the habit of a private date night with just the two of you. Pray together.

 

[Ruthie]

All of the above are good. But a sense of humor certainly helps, too!

 

[soapsydaisy]

Thank you for all of the great advice. The wedding was great and I have never seen my best friend look so beautiful. The speech went OK but I was really nervous.

 

[Badger]

I am glad that the wedding was great. I think it is a prerequisite to be nervous at speeches. At least it is for me

 

[soapsydaisy]

Public speaking is rough. I am a teacher and can handle talking to a room full of teenagers all day but the thought of addressing adults is terrifying.