Marriage is not an easy walk in the park. It requires commitment, reassurance, and unwavering love. There are times that as a couple you will face a difficult storm that could put a strain on your relationship, or you simply might find yourself in a bored rut. When these moments happen, it’s important to not give up and instead lean on your partner.
If you want to keep your marriage going strong, these quotes will inspire you. Read them with your spouse so you both can feel their encouraging nature.
Marriage is not a noun, it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every day. —Barbara De Angelis
To have a successful marriage, you have to be willing to put in the hard work and dedication to keeping it strong. Create a marriage that has a stable foundation that’s built on love, trust, and communication. Every day do one thing to show your partner that you love them and want to continue a healthy marriage.
One of the nicest things you can say to your spouse, “If I had it to do over again, I’d choose you. Again.” —Unknown
Reassure your spouse that they are the one for you! Despite everything you all have been through as a couple, it’s nice to be told that it was all worth it in the end. True love is staying with each other through thick and thin.
No relationship is all sunshine, but two people can share one umbrella and survive the storm together. —Unknown
Your marriage might be in a rut that you can't seem to get out of. You might be facing financial problems, for example, and because of this aren't communicating with your partner correctly. A marriage is going to break down sometimes and be messy. In these moments it is important to focus on each other and getting through the problem together. As humans we tend to want to get distant and shut down, but we are stronger when we lean on our spouses for support.
You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. —Dr. Seuss
Many little girls grow up dreaming about the perfect wedding, family and husband. How amazing is it when those dreams become a reality? You should help keep yourself in that mindset, even when are facing a tough time in your marriage. Remind yourself daily all the reasons you are madly in love with your spouse by keeping a list in a journal you can refer to. It will help you stay grounded in your relationship.
Holding hands is a promise to one another that, for just a moment, the two of you don’t have to face the world alone. —Unknown
Do you show affection in your marriage? Intimacy outside of the bedroom is a reminder to your partner that you care about them. Don't stop showing that love just because you've been married for several years. Give them the reassurance that you are there and that they don't have to walk through life by themselves.
What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility. —Leo Tolstoy
No person is perfect, and therefore no marriage is perfect either. There will always be issues between you and your spouse, but it is how you handle them that matters. Maybe your husband isn't so fond of going out with large groups of people; however you're an extrovert through and through. That doesn't necessarily mean you are not compatible, but that you have to make compromises. Flexibility in a marriage is key if you want to last long term. Both partners in the relationship will grow and change.
We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. – Frederick Keonig
When we get comfortable in our marriage we tend to take for granted all the things that makes it great. We don’t remember to appreciate the small little things our partner happily does for us because we have come to expect it. Stop and recognize what a great partner you already have in your life. Those who practice gratitude are much happier in their relationships, so consider keeping a journal of all the things you are thankful for.
You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk. – Louise Smith
How often do you come home complaining about how hard your day was? Do you spend most of your life dwelling on all the things that have gone wrong? When you waste so much time living in the past, you forget to appreciate what is right in front of you. This will make your partner feel like they aren’t good enough and aren’t cared for. Let go of what isn’t serving you. Put it in the past, and put yourself back in the present.
Ultimately the bond of all companionship, weather in marriage or in friendship, is conversation. – Oscar Wilde
In today’s society we get wrapped up in staying busy at work and chasing after our kids. This can leave for little time for you to just enjoy being with your spouse, other than asking the basic “how was your day” type questions. It’s important to set aside time each day to communicate with your spouse. It can be about your hopes, dreams, concerns – really anything. As long as you are talking, you are strengthening your marriage.
These quotes on marriage will remind you to love your partner just a little bit more today. The more effort you put into your marriage the stronger it will become. When you are feeling like your marriage needs a bit of a boost try reading these quotes with your spouse and create action items so it can grow.
