Reddit users share their best piece of marriage advice

While the idea of wearing the prettiest lehengas and twirling around like a Bollywood dream girl may have captivated you at the age of ten, the reality of marriage is far from a piece of cake. Committing to someone and standing by them through all of life’s ups and downs is not for the faint-hearted. Mixed in with the general unpredictability of life, even the best-laid plans can only be so infallible. 

And don’t get us wrong; we’re not trying to scare you. For those who navigate it successfully, marriage can be an incredible journey. However, it’s important to recognise that you will have both good and bad days. If you’ve recently tied the knot and are looking for guidance on how to navigate this new chapter, here’s some advice from the chronically online and occasionally wise users of Reddit. They’ve shared the best marriage advice they ever received, which might just resonate with you.

“Sometimes winning a stupid argument is way stupider than just saying sorry and letting it go.”
— u/Mr_Clumsy

“Drop the ego, grow a sense of humour... you’d be amazed at how much you can get through together with those two things.”
— u/WorldBiker

“Keep the fights clean and the sex dirty.”
— u/fernincornwall

“When arguing, it's 'us vs. the problem' instead of 'me vs. you.'”
— u/Favre99

“Even if you're married, never stop dating your spouse. Love is active.”
— u/gurudingo

“Your significant other doesn’t have to share all your interests. It’s perfectly healthy to have hobbies that are your own. As long as your pastime isn’t a way to escape your partner, there’s no issue. For example, I love fishing, and while my wife isn’t a fan, she’s always welcome to join. But either way, I’ll be out fishing!”
— u/Dunder_Chief1

“If it's not going to matter in 6 months, don't fight about it.”
— u/Craqbaby

“Separate blankets.”
— u/peAchesyO

“Don’t depend on the other person to make you happy. Make sure you marry someone you don’t need to change to be happy.”
— u/DismalTruthDay

“If she says something isn’t funny, you better not laugh your ass off.”
— u/ChardDiligent521

“Choose a person carefully and in case you choose wrong, don't hesitate to admit it and move on. It’s not worth spending years of life and mental health on attempts to make things work.”
— u/Kashrul

“Be kind even if you’re not feeling it. Maybe especially if you’re not feeling it.”
— u/t480

“One of the best things for my marriage has been carving out time for ourselves. We each take two or three nights a week to enjoy our own activities—she watches her shows, and I dive into video games. This time apart makes our time together more special and gives us plenty to talk about!”
— u/chef_simpson

“You can only control two things in this life: your thoughts and your actions. The rest is out of your control and you need to let it go.”
— u/Finnetex

“Don’t be afraid of going to marriage counselling if you feel you need it. Marriage counselling doesn’t mean you failed or you are going to fail. It’s okay to get some extra help if needed and necessary.”
— u/relconmi

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