{"id":104665,"date":"2023-06-06T16:06:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T20:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=104665"},"modified":"2023-06-08T11:48:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T15:48:23","slug":"marriage-advice-for-newlyweds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/marriage-advice-for-newlyweds\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage Advice for Newlyweds: 4 Tips Every Couple Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you entering your first year of marriage? What\u2019s the best marriage advice for newlyweds to keep in mind? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting married is an exciting adventure, and your first year will feel like a rollercoaster. During that time, it\u2019s important to take care of your relationship so it doesn\u2019t get stale after the novelty wears off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at four pieces of marriage advice for newlyweds by relationship experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Keep Dating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The authors of Eight Dates<\/em><\/a> argue that there’s a tried and true way to make sure your relationship grows stronger over time. Relationships last when both people support the evolution and growth of their partner<\/strong>, as individuals and as a couple. The authors argue that to support each other\u2019s growth, you and your partner need to set aside time to continue learning about each other through intentional conversation and open-ended questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are many ways to learn about your partner, the authors\u2019 marriage advice for newlyweds is to have a weekly date night. They define a date as a designated time that you get together with your partner to connect, talk, and learn more about one another (watching Netflix on the couch together doesn\u2019t count).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Reignite Your Dating Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When your life is busy with work, family, and daily logistics, date nights often feel like a luxury. According to the authors, the most common barriers couples cite are money, child care, and time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If money feels like a barrier, the most important piece of marriage advice for newlyweds to remember is that date nights don\u2019t need to be expensive<\/strong>. The authors suggest getting creative and brainstorming<\/a> free and low-cost date options, like meeting up at a cafe, taking a walk in a park, or even snuggling up on the couch at home. You just need a place where you\u2019re able to focus on each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have children, you can explore out-of-the-box and inexpensive child care options<\/strong>. For example, find a group of families willing to take turns babysitting each other\u2019s kids, ask a trusted friend or family member to babysit, or just have a date night at home after the kids are in bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the authors acknowledge that many people already feel like there aren\u2019t enough hours in the day. But the authors emphasize that people make time for the things that matter most to them<\/strong>. So if your relationship is on that list, they strongly suggest prioritizing a weekly date night no matter what.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve set aside time for date night, make sure you use this time to learn more about your partner<\/strong>. The authors argue that learning more about your partner will depend on your ability to listen effectively. The goal of listening should be to better understand the other person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some strategies you can use to make sure you’re listening to learn<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n