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Sahil Bloom

Relationship Advice from 500 Years | The Curiosity ChronicleDec 20, 2023

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“1. Tell your partner you love them every night before falling asleep. Someday you’ll find the other side of the bed empty and wish you could. 2. Never keep score in love. Scoreboards are for sports games, not marriages. 3. Laugh until you cry.”
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Zach Brittle

Zach Brittle

forBetter | Free Online Marriage Counseling and Couples Therapy

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“If you REALLY want to save, strengthen, and safeguard your marriage, then commit to taking the small steps that will move your marriage forward — starting today.”
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Kevin A. Thompson

Kevin A. Thompson

The Most Important Marriage Advice I Could Ever Give - Kevin A. Thompson28 January 2013 · Updated 26 November 2016

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“Marriage should not be entered into arrogantly, but humbly. Couples should approach the relationship knowing that they don’t know. They should be eager to get advice, eager to learn, eager to find role models, eager to do everything possible to learn what marriage is all about.”
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Kathryn Williams

Kathryn Williams

Marriage Mantras: 50 Pieces of Advice for a Happy Marriage22 Nov 2013

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“1. Say “I love you” multiple times a day. 2. Spend as much time together as you can… 3. … but don’t be afraid of time apart. 4. Buy small gifts for each other. A bunch of flowers or a Mars Bar can go a long way.”
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Mark Manson

Mark Manson

Every Successful Relationship Is Successful for the Same Exact Reasons8 October 2019 · Updated 20 December 2022

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“You can work through anything as long as you are not destroying yourself or each other. That means emotionally, physically, financially, or spiritually. Make nothing off-limits to discuss. Never shame or mock each other for the things you do that make you happy.”
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Robbie Farlow

Robbie Farlow

Marriage Advice is Crap: Here's What You Need to Know19 May 2020

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“My advice, find a great counselor who can help you learn to be a better listener and communicator.”
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Paul Friedman

Paul Friedman

20 Things Can a Couple Do to Strengthen a Marriage28 June 2024 · Updated 20 July 2026

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“Improving one’s marriage is about positives, not fixing broken stuff. All 20 of these marriage-help tips are based on universal principles, science, and our experience. We have saved thousands of marriages.”
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Stephanie Wong

Stephanie Wong

35 Secrets to Marriage Success10 July 2014 · Updated 24 June 2018

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“Communication is key. When your marriage hits certain speed bumps, remind yourself that when you come out on the other side, your relationship should be better and more evolved.”
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Ari Hahn

Ari Hahn

Mindset for Marital Success - The 10 Elements of Successful Marriages | ChooseHelp.com2 March 2014 · Updated 3 March 2014

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“After forty years of marriage and thirty years helping couples, I’ve come up with a few rules that seem to work. No one person can guarantee a successful marriage, but two people with the right mindset can work wonders.”
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Lisa Firestone Ph.D.

Lisa Firestone Ph.D.

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How to Stay in Love: Advice for Couples Getting Married26 May 2026 · Updated 27 May 2026

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“It is important for couples to guard against this process and learn to maintain their individuality while being emotionally close and connected to their partner.”
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Kim Bowen

Kim Bowen

9 Actions You Can Take Now For A Better Marriage - The Marriage Place11 November 2022 · Updated 23 January 2023

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“If you are waiting to feel things before you act in these ways, you will be stuck in a cycle of never-ending ups and downs, ebbs and flows, and the relationship is constantly at risk. But If you act in these ways first, I promise you the feelings will come.”
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Erin Port

Erin Port

Best Advice and Tips for a Healthy and Happy Marriage25 May 2023 · Updated 25 July 2023

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“Effective Communication: Express your thoughts, feelings, and needs openly and honestly, while also actively listening to your partner. Practice empathy, understanding, and non-defensive communication to foster a deeper connection.”
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Lori Palatnik

The Top 17 Pieces of Marital Advice | Aish25 October 2015 · Updated 10 November 2022

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“You marry someone to make you happier, not happy. Don’t expect to be transformed from an unhappy person to a happy person, just because you are married.”
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Matt Christensen

The Marriage Advice I Wish I Knew A Lot Sooner, According To 12 Men9 May 2023 · Updated 1 May 2025

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“What I learned — largely from her — was that a good marriage isn’t two people who need each other, but two people who wake up every day and choose each other.”
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Dave Willis

The 25 Best Pieces Of Marriage Advice Genuinely Happy Couples Follow19 July 2024

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“Applying this list of 25 principles to your relationship could make a life-changing difference in your marriage.”
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Josh Reich

12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Marriage Today - JoshuaReich.org10 April 2025

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“Here’s a list I put together of 12 ways to improve your marriage (in no particular order): Deal with all your story. Everyone has a story, a past, and the scars from life.”
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Elizabeth Su

What Is Premarital Counseling? | Talkspace4 September 2020

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“While premarital counseling may be a less glamorous component of wedding planning, it is arguably the most important part of any healthy wedding planning process.”
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Meygan Caston

Our Best Marriage Advice - Marriage365®8 October 2019 · Updated 8 July 2026

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“Just because you’re married doesn’t mean you should stop dating each other. Make time to have fun, make new memories and ask each other open-ended questions while spending uninterrupted time together.”
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Michelle Roses

What Is the Best Marriage Advice You Would Give?4 February 2016 · Updated 17 February 2016

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“Love isn’t enough. Marry the person who brings out your best and will stand beside you at your worst. Life will happen. You’ll screw up. You’ll fight. You’ll probably even slam a few doors and say something horrible you don’t really mean.”
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Ashlee Hunt

10 Reasons to Try Premarital Counseling | Premarital Counseling in Utah | Marriage Counselor in Utah — Marcus Hunt Therapy12 September 2022

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“I hope you’ll consider premarital counseling if you are thinking about marriage and want to make sure you have a healthy relationship from the start.”
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Holly Lebowitz Rossi

Advice for Newlyweds from Happily Married Couples11 March 2026

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“One of the best things my husband and I did was to go to Omega Institute, a holistic learning center, to take workshops. He initially didn’t want to go, but later he became a big proponent, and we went maybe 10 times.”
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Jeff Verrecchio

The Essential Guide to Premarital Counseling10 January 2024

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“Premarital counseling is more than just a pre-wedding formality; it’s an investment in the future of your relationship. By addressing key issues, aligning expectations, and building communication and conflict resolution skills, couples set the stage for a resilient, fulfilling marriage.”
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Amy Senter

7 Pieces of Advice for Newlyweds (That I Wish I'd Known Before Getting Married)22 February 2022

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“If you are newly-wed or engaged to be married, I highly suggest that you seek out pre-marital counseling before you tie the knot. There’s always room for growth whether you’ve been together 10 days or 10 years, and taking this first step will only help you along the way!”
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