Secrets of a Happy Marriage / Mariage heureux !

My husband and I often ask the question : How come our marriage and/or Relationship is good ?  It is often a topic of discussion between us . In the coming months, I will share with you  , what I think works for us .   If it can resonate with some of you , I will be glad to have expressed my thoughts .

Tip #1 : Drink Together !

It does not have to be alcohol !  The pretext is having a drink . Talking between sips is key here ! Communication is number one in our book .  When the children were Young ( we have 3  ) we had to find a way to be alone to exchange on our day . In our household, my husband and I dropped everything for about 15 minutes when we arrived home from work, to talk about whatever .   Our meating place was outside  in the entrance of the house .  If it was nice outside, we sat on a couple of chairs . If it was raining, chilly or winter , we Grabbed our coats and stayed for a bit to chat outside .   During that time, the kids were doing their homework, or watching a bit of tv or playing a game on the computer .  This time was for us . It seems unrealistic sometimes because life is fast. If you make an effort to stop for just 10 to 15 minutes, you will see that in the long run, it makes a big difference .  It will keep you both on the same page . So , wine, soda , juice, tea, coffee, water . Drink and Talk . Together .

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Depuis aussi longtemps que je me souvienne, mon conjoint et moi avons toujours pris le temps de discuter à l’extérieur dans l’entrée de la maison chaque soir , ou presque , en revenant du travail .  C’est essentiel je pense pour établir et garder une bonne communication dans le couple au quotidien .  Même si la vie va vite, nous avons trouvé à travers les années, que ce simple fait de sortir ne serait-ce que 10 ou 15 minutes à l’extérieur de l’entrée de la maison nous a bien porté bonheur .  Pour rendre la chose un peu plus sexy ou sociale, on appelle cela , l’apéro !   L’important c’est d’échanger .  A ce jour, ce rituel est toujours de mise à la maison . Cet exercice nous aide bien à garder notre couple sur la même longueur d’onde.