Happy Marriage: Got to admit it’s getting better

Written on June 10, 2010 by David C. Sarnacki

CNNasked if your marriage was making you sick and then provided tips for getting better.

Elizabeth Cohen writes (excerpt):
1. Argue well ["What really matters is the quality of your arguments."]
2. Your spouse is annoying — accept it! ["[W]hen people get along, they just accept something annoying about their partner. They don’t try to alter it . . . .”]
3. Don’t yell at a yeller ["Be strong without shouting . . . ."]
4. Limit the Greek chorus ["While it's fine to seek support from your social circle, it's also important to go to a counselor, who will do more than commiserate, and actually help you find a solution to your problems, which might include identifying the role you've played in your marital difficulties."]
5. Recall the happy times ["Think of some recent times that were OK to positive. . . . Recall exceptions to the bitterness."]

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