99 ways to Avoid Divorce!

Marriage is tough on both men and women, and living with another person for years in the same house while
facing the challenges of raising children, financing your life, working and dealing with health problems is never
easy.
So if you want a rock solid marriage, one that will go the long haul - Read these words of advice carefully, and
write them on your heart!

99 Tips for a Divorce-Proof Marriage:
1. Always remember what drew you to each other in the first place
2. Make a written and recorded commitment that divorce is not an option
3. Say i love you to one another everyday.
4. ive a hug or kiss everyday
5. !o not withold se" unless its a mutual consent or special circumstances!
6. At least one date night once a week, and go over and beyond to make it special
7. #ecome each others best friend
8. $et no one get involved with your marital affairs includes parents, inlaws and friends!
9. %"ercise and work out together

10. &ut your children first, then your marriage, then your e"tended family, then everything else in thats order.
11. #ecome transparent with one another.
12. Set boundaries for your marriage. 't(s important that you both know what you can and cannot do.
13. $ay aside your pride and ego ) the winner of the argument is usually the loser!
14. Make his or her favorite meal.

15. !o things your spouse loves without you basing it on their performance.
16. !on*t go tit for tat. $earn to let go.
17. !on*t let the sun go down while you angry ) another words try to resolve the issue asap
18. +ellowship, and get around other happily married couples
19. &lan and surprise your spouse with a romantic vacations as your budget allows
20. $ive a healthy lifestyle

21. !on*t keep any bank accounts hidden from one another
22. !on*t lie to each other. A hard truth is always better then an easy lie
23. !o not entertain any relationship with e" spouses or e" boyfriends,girlfriends from your past. 'f children are involved the
relationship should be limited to them!
24. Spend some type of -uality time with your spouse
25. 'nvest in your marriage ) do a marriage retreat at least ." a year
26. 'f you are religious, read your holy book together and discuss od(s plan for marriage.
27. Renew your vows ) remember your promise to your spouse at the alter ) for better or worse in sickness and in health.
28. #e ready to make many sacrifices ) things you may not feel like doing ) but do them anyway
29. #e ready to make many compromises.
30. $isten to your spouse*s guidance.
31. 'f your marriage is on the rocks, don*t wait to get counseling
32. /ear one another out.
33. 0ry to resolve problems and issues when your both calm.
34. 'nstead of trying to be right look for the solution that brings peace.
35. !o not use sarcasm.
36. 0ell your spouse you can*t live without them.
37. 'f you know you did wrong, be ready to make things right.
38. #e ready to apologi1e and be ready to forgive when the situation arises.
39. +ight for your marriage!
40. 2nderstand that you need the love of christ to love your spouse and everyone else.
41. 3eep good company around you and your ,you want people who can encourage and uplift you!
42. /usbands help out around the house ) remember that your wife is a helpmate but that doesnt mean she does everything.
43. 4ives encourage your husband give them praise, it strengthens them.
44. +ind out your strengths and weaknesses and be ready to help one another with where you are weak.
45. Support one anothers goals and dreams.
46. Always consult one another when making big decisions
47. ive many compliments to one another
48. 2nderstand the grass is not greener , you 5ust have to water your lawn more
49. !on*t compare your marriage with someone else*s ) you dont know whats goign on behind closed doors
50. 4atch what you take into your spirit. 0oday*s reality shows, our society*s view, and what you see on tv are not good
e"amples for marriage.
51. 6ever embarass your spouse in public ) deal with your issues in private
52. 'f needed seek ,christian marital counseling, do not seek counsel from any other source!
53. !o not verbally abuse your spouse.
54. !o not physically abuse your spouse.
55. !o not bring up your past arguments, and disagreements.
56. 6ever bring up or use something in an argument, your spouse told you in confidence about him or her.
57. $et your spouse know you can be trusted.
58. !on*t give your spouse any reason to feel insecure.
59. Read books on becoming a better husband.

60. Read books on becoming a better wife.
61. $earn your spouses love language.
62. Always be in a learning process with getting to know your spouses likes and dislikes.
63. o to a christian bookstore or your church invest in marriage counseling materials, complete the e"ercises workbooks,
worksheets etc.
64. 0ry not to let your children see you in disagreement or arguing.
65. /usbands surprise her with roses and the like, not 5ust for birthdays, holidays and anniversary, but 5ust because
66. 4ives, your husbans love surprises also, put on one of his favorite nighties 5ust because.
67. !on*t always try to get your way, but try to find a way that works for both of you
68. Alone time ) yes its needed, but don*t go overboard. $et your mate know your thinking of them
69. 'ts healthy to have your time with friends, so long as they respect your marriage
70. 6ever cheat.
71. 6ever try to 5ustify a wrong.
72. Stay fit and stay looking your best for your husband or wife.
73. /ear your spouse out before 5umping to conclusions.
74. !on*t keep your spouse in the dark about things.
75. 6ever bad mouth your spouse to anyone.
76. 3eep your love life between the two of you.
77. !on*t let single girlfriends or guyfriends do anything to compromise your marriage.
78. 7pen your spouse up to new things that are healthy for him or her.
79. #e open to new things, allow your spouse the chance to treat you like a king or -ueen
80. 8ommunicate ) he or she cannot read your mind.
81. Say what you mean, mean what you say.
82. 0ake your time to cool off, but when you start acting like room-mates your marriage is in trouble
83. $ove, respect, loyalty and faithfulness should all be a given.
84. /ave a vision and purpose for your marriage
85. 3eep in mind your spouse is not your enemy but your best friend
86. !on*t look at marriage as an obligation but look at it as chance to love your mate unconditionally.
87. 7ur character should reflect the fruits of the spirit, love, patience, kindness, longsuffering
88. 9our ob5ective should not be to change your spouse, but for your spouse to see your change
89. 9ou cant change your spouse, but you can change how you love them and how you react to them
90. 9our ob5ective should be to make your spouse a better person as a result of being with you not by control but by love.
91. /usbands make love to her mind during the day and the rest will follow
92. 4ives spend time encouraging him and supporting him and their is nothing you won*t happily get.
93. !on*t focus on your spouse weakness but focus on their strengths.
94. 4ork as a team.
95. Ask your mate for areas where they can improve in.
96. Ask your mate if their are any needs going unmet.
97. 0ake showers and baths together.
98. !o it by surprise from time to time, leave love notes around the house.
99. $ook into his or her eyes, touch their face and give thanks for him or her who puts up with you during the good and bad
times.