| The three C's are essential in a healthy marriage. The | | | | so. The simple act of saying "I love you" may be all it |
| three C's are communication, commitment, and | | | | takes to let your honey know you care. Thoughtful |
| compromise. Excellent communication skills are not | | | | gestures can brighten the day of your mate. A simple |
| only handy on the job. A person who can | | | | love note on a sticky pad will make all the difference in |
| communicate well with you will make the best mate. | | | | the world when it comes to your marriage. This may |
| Your marriage will need less help through the rough | | | | sound easy and simple, but with the stressful demands |
| spots if the two of you can talk through your troubles. | | | | of today's society, it can be hard to remember that |
| If communication between you and your spouse aren't | | | | letting them know that they are on your mind is |
| up to par, you may find yourselves seated in a | | | | important. Not only will such gestures keep you on the |
| therapist office in the future. | | | | good list, they will help you to avoid any marriage |
| Communication You may have heard not to go to bed | | | | counseling. |
| angry. This is not an old wives' tale. Take grandma's | | | | Being committed also means setting aside the time it |
| advice. This is a valuable piece of information. Speak | | | | takes to work through the problems in your relationship. |
| to your partner about problems when they happen. | | | | You and your partner must find time to help your |
| Don't fester about a situation for days or even months | | | | marriage. |
| before bringing it to light. A therapist that provides | | | | Never talk about leaving the relationship over |
| marriage help will tell you it is easier to manage | | | | something petty. Marriage help is needed when issues |
| problems when they are small rather than allowing | | | | of trust arise. It can be avoided by not planting a seed |
| them to build up. | | | | of doubt in the mind of your spouse about your |
| Commitment Show your commitment to your spouse. | | | | commitment to the marriage. If a partner in a marriage |
| Avoid any problems by letting your loved one know | | | | suspects their spouse is not committed to the |
| how much he or she means to you. You do not need | | | | marriage, the two of you will need marriage help right |
| to be elaborate in your efforts unless you want to do | | | | away to resolve such an issue. |