Fatherly
 
Dec 18, 2022
 
Marriage advice is easy to ignore until you need it. Who hasn’t rolled their eyes when someone told you to “Say sorry even if you don’t mean it” or “Don’t go to bed angry”? These phrases tend to leak out of people’s mouths around weddings and anniversaries but are barely helpful. True, lived-in advice for a long, happy marriage isn’t so tidy because neither are relationships.

So, what is some honest, authentic advice from couples who’ve been through the long haul? We recently asked 25 people who have been married for 25 plus years about what makes their relationship work. Clichés didn’t enter the equation. Instead, their answers reflected a simple truth: long-term relationships are both easy and hard, but made better by honesty, fun, and a shared sense of unity. Here’s what they said, and why it’s helped them stay together for the long run.
 
RELATIONSHIPS
 
25 Pieces Of Marriage Advice From Couples Who’ve Been Together 25+ Years
 
What keeps a relationship going for the long haul? Here are the honest answers from those who've been married for a quarter-century or more.
 
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Getting married is like going to a theme park. Know who you are and what ride you want to go on.
 
 
FURTHER READING
10 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship
23 Damn Good Pieces Of Marriage Advice
7 Common Behaviors That Can Breed Contempt In A Marriage
 
PLAYING AROUND
 
The Very Best Toys Of 2022
 
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CLIMATE
 
Everyone Is Moving Into Dangerous Wildfire Zones, New Maps Show
 
Those relocating may be trading one environmental hazard for another.
 
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WATCH TOGETHER
 
Don’t Sleep On ‘Slumberland’ —The Best Netflix Family Movie For The Holidays
 
You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll find your inner-Jason Momoa.
 
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DRINKS
 
3 Batched Cocktails To Make For Your Next Big Party
 
Including a classic rum punch, a choose-your-own-Negroni, and a refreshing spritz, these recipes are simple to throw together for a big group.
 
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SEX
 
9 Signs of a Satisfying Sex Life, According to Sex Researchers
 
When you have a sense of what you're aiming for, it can be easier to determine the steps you need to take to get there.
 
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GREAT READS
 
The 75 Greatest Picture Books Of All Time, According To Parents, Authors, And Illustrators
 
Bedtime reading just got better.
 
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