According to popular writer Arlene Alda, the secret to a long lasting marriage is team effort. If one spouse tries extremely hard to please the other spouse, they'll end up tired.
The secret to a successful marriage
A good sense of humor in your marriage is required to keep the spark alive.
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As a married man or woman, you have to be able to communicate with your spouse, negotiate with them, learn to forget certain things in order not to keep going round in circles when thrashing out an issue with your significant other.
Also, a good sense of humor in your marriage is required to keep the spark alive.
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