Most reasons for divorce are associated with poor communication and high levels of conflict/tension during the marriage #maritalsatisfaction
During marital conflict, women tend to demand while men tend to withdraw, which is linked to marital dissatisfaction #maritalsatisfaction.
During marital conflict, women tend to demand while men tend to withdraw, which is linked to marital dissatisfaction #MaritalSatisfaction
Fathers, the more involved you are in parenting our children, the more satisfied your wife will be with your marriage. #maritalsatisfaction
Fathers, the more involved you are in parenting our children, the more satisfied your wife will be with your marriage. #maritalsatisfaction
#Maritalsatisfaction is highest when husbands affirm the value of what their wives do.
Commit yourself to your spouse! A sense of obligation to your partner is one of the strongest predictors of #maritalsatisfaction.
Talk about your wife’s career. #Maritalsatisfaction is highest for couples agreeing on her time and effort career commitment.
To increase #maritalsatisfaction, attended religious services together.
Forget about the money! Single earner couples reported greater #maritalsatisfaction. A stay-at-home parent provides needed family support.
Planning to raise children? Kids are demanding, time-consuming and stressful. Prepare to sacrifice yourself for the next few decades.
#Maritalsatisfaction is higher + divorce rate lower for couples sharing finances and owning a home. Go ahead! Save together to buy a home!
Your marriage commitment says NOTHING about your happiness. Unconditionally support and love your spouse. #maritalsatisfaction
Husbands, increase #maritalsatisfaction by helping out with ALL household chores. Double the time you currently spend on housework.
Do both of you come from families of divorced or “unhappily-married” parents? If so, consciously divorce-proof your own marriage.
Before marrying, improve your financial situation; the more secure financially, the better prepared for marriage #maritalsatisfaction.
Engaged? Do your friends support your marriage? If not, sincerely ask “why not” and reflect on their opinions. #maritalsatisfaction
Do you and your spouse share the same religion? If not, align your faiths for higher #maritalsatisfaction.
