Marriage, to some, may seem like an old fashioned and outdated prospect, but repeated research shows that people who remain married to one partner are the happiest, and married people live longer (see the references for this in the original article below).

Fortunately we now know why some marriages work and some don't, and I'll share some marriage advice on what to avoid and what should be encouraged in the relationship.

Of course no marriage is perfect, but many are happy. Happy marriages have difficulties, but follow the advice in this video and make your marriage work for both of you.

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Key points in this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Imagine this...
00:49 Is a happy marriage possible?
01:43 A happy marriage is healthy
02:09 Why do some marriages work and some don't?
02:54 Tip 1. Be realistic with your relationship expectations
04:10 Tip 2. Sorry should not be the hardest word
05:24 Tip 3. Drive those relationship-ruining riders out of town
06:27 John Gottman's 'Four Riders of the Apocalypse'.
06:41 Rider 1. Contempt
07:23 Rider 2. Defensiveness
08:11 Rider 3. Don't criticize but do compliment
10:16 Rider 4. Withdrawal or 'stonewalling'
12:06 Tip 4. Know what not to talk about in your marriage
13:22 Tip 5. Work out problems but keep a lid on them
14:01 Tip 6. Laugh together, stay together
14:49 Tip 7. Ensure 5 good times for every bad time
15:32 Tip 8. Can you read (love) maps?

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