What is the thumb rule for a successful marriage life? There are as many answers to this question as there are people, but one thing is true for all of us. Communication!
There's nothing more important to establish in any relationship or marriage than open and honest communication. This will bring friends, partners and spouses together and make them understand each other better. It will also help you get on the same page about everything that matters to you both.
Communication needs to be mature and intelligent (not just being mad at each other). It needs to be clear, fair, appropriate, organized, informed and deliberate (as opposed to childish or doormat). It needs to be frequent (not just once in a while). And it needs to be genuine, not emotional or shrewd.
It doesn't matter whether you're married or not, maybe it's your son or daughter's first marriage, this rule applies to you as well. You need to communicate with your partner more and better. It is very important that both of you are fully aware of what the other one needs and expects from the relationship.(If either of you stays too long in a negative state of mind, you may lose the relationship forever.)
Why should communication succeed? It builds trust, respect and confidence in love. It deters conflicts.
Are you curious to know what is going on in your wife's head? How about what she thinks happened in her life that caused her to marry you? Or, just want to know how your marriage is going? A survey of the top 10 questions to ask is below.
1. "What do you like about your husband?"
2. "What are your hopes for the future of our relationship?"
3. "What do you love about being married to your husband?"
4. "Do you ever feel unloved or unappreciated?"
5. "How do I make you feel loved and appreciated most?"
6. "Are there things about me that make you feel insecure?"
7. "Do you want to skip a boring day and want to go date night?"
8. "Did you feel in love with or attracted to your husband before you were married? If so, how did that make you feel?"
9. "How does it feels when your husband makes efforts towards you and your marriage?"
10. "Have you made any sacrifices for you husband during the course of our marriage that I [should know about]?"