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<\/a><\/p>\nI’m sure we all crave a happy marriage; happily ever after is the dream of every couple when they say ‘I do’.<\/p>\n
Various researches have shown\u00a0what can really make couples happy. Check out some of the things happy couples do, according to science.<\/p>\n
1. SHOW APPRECIATION<\/b><\/p>\n
According to a 2007 study by researchers from Arizona State University, saying thank you to your partner might be seen as insignificant but it can actually have a huge impact in your marriage.<\/p>\n
The study found that when couples thanked each other for completing a house chore, there is a less perceived resentment over imbalance in household duties.<\/p>\n
2. HAVE AN ACTIVE SEX LIFE <\/b><\/p>\n
According to a study conducted by Denise Donnelly published in the Journal of Sex Research<\/i>, couples who are less sexually active experience lower satisfaction in their marriages compared to couples who are sexually active.<\/b><\/p>\n
3. MAINTAINING CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS<\/b><\/p>\n
Various researches have found that couples who still maintain good relationships with their families and friends tend to have a satisfied marriage.<\/p>\n
4. SLEEP NAKED <\/b><\/p>\n
According to a research conducted by Cotton USA and Stephanie Thiers-Ratcliffe, couples who sleep naked are more content than couples who cover it up in bed. According to Stephanie Thiers-Ratcliffe “Bedding can feel extremely soft against the skin, encouraging openness and intimacy between couples and ultimately increasing happiness.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n
5. MAINTAINING EXCITEMENT<\/b><\/p>\n
Research has also found that maintaining excitement can also make a marriage happy. According to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Psychological Science<\/i>, boredom in a marriage can lead to a reduced marital satisfaction.<\/p>\n
6. CELEBRATE GOOD NEWS TOGETHER<\/b><\/p>\n
According to a research conducted by psychologists Shelly Gable of UCLA and Harry Reis of University of Rochester, one of the secrets of a happy marriage is to celebrate good news together.<\/p>\n
The researchers found that it doesn’t just end at celebrating big things like having a promotion, but couples who celebrate little everyday victories tend to have marital satisfaction.<\/p>\n
According to researchers, with these six tips, you would most likely have a happy married life.<\/p>\n
Shawn\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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