From the article: Five Things You Can Do to Improve Your Marriage
Dads often give advice. What is the best marriage advice you received from your father? How did the advice help or improve your marriage? Share Your Dad's Advice
Pappa's Advice
- My dad is no more now but every time there was a conflict with my husband I tell my dad and he used to advise both of us and sort out our problems. He wanted us to adjust and be tolerant. As educated human beings he wanted us to be more civilized. Till his 77th year of his life he was a great support for me. I miss you dad.
- —Guest selvi
Good or Bad
- My dad told me 'Whether good or bad go along with husband because he is your life ... not the world.
- —Guest 788
Respect When You Argue
- My dad told me never shout at each other, stay calm, and respect each other even when you argue.
- —Guest Astulia
Don't Hold on to Anger
- My step-dad gave me sound advice: "Don't go to bed mad." That advice served us very well over the almost 50 years of our marriage, until death did us part.
- —frannycats
Have a Short Tongue
- My father always said that the secret of a happy marriage is a short tongue. Instead of saying the first thing that pops into your head to your spouse in a heated discussion, bite your tongue, and consider the consequences before proceeding. I have been married to the same man for 19 years, and I am lucky to have him. I know that biting my tongue helps me to weigh my words more carefully.
- —Guest Susan H.
Communicate With Each Other
- My dad told me to always communicate with each other. I think I have been more honest with my husband than anyone else in my life.
- —Guest fkh38
Outdo Each Other in Kindness
- My dad told me 'try to outdo each other in kindness.' I thought that was good advice. That way you are concentrating on the positive.
- —tjmac66
