I’ve got a Twitter friend who is getting married in a few months. In honor of his impending nuptials I asked a bunch of friends to throw out some of the “Best Worst” marriage advice we could come up with. You know, the stuff that really SHOULDN’T be done if you care about having a healthy relationship.
Here are some of the gems we came up with. Enjoy!
When your wife asks how she looks in an outfit she really wants your uncensored opinion. #ProMarriageTips
— Chris Linzey (@chrislinzey) April 24, 2014
When she's acting like her mother it's a good idea just to address her by her mother's name. #ProMarriageTips
— Chris Linzey (@chrislinzey) April 24, 2014
The word "fine" really means "I'm sorry, you were right, I was wrong, just forget about it"
#ProMarriageTips
— Mike Dunger (@ModernEzra) April 25, 2014
Tell her she needs to learn to cook just like your mother… #ProMarriageTips
— Mike Dunger (@ModernEzra) April 25, 2014
Never say "I'm sorry". Wives see that as a sign of weakness. Very unmanly. #ProMarriageTips
— Marybeth (@mbkp) April 25, 2014
Sing romantic lyrics to her, e.g., "The morning sun, when it's in your face, really shows your age." #ProMarriageTips
— RecentPastor (@RecentPastor) April 25, 2014
Eat her favorite cereal first. That way when it's gone you still have your favorite cereal left. #ProMarriageTips
— Chris Linzey (@chrislinzey) April 25, 2014
It's okay for both of you to gain weight, but don't talk about how fat U are. Suggest smaller portions & maybe a treadmill.
#ProMarriageTips
— Church Judge (@ChurchJudge) April 25, 2014
If she complains about you leaving the toilet seat up just pee on the lid next time #ProMarriageTips
— Dr. Bad Sam (@BadSamaritan13) April 25, 2014
@BackRowBaptist Tell her how your mom would clean/cook/etc.
#ProMarriageTips
— Michelle Sledge (@singchelle) April 25, 2014
When she sits down after cleaning the kitchen, snap your fingers and say, "Hey, Babe. Get me a glass of tea." #ProMarriageTips
— Debbi Moses (@Redeemed_Rags) April 25, 2014
Always go to your young single friends for advice instead of the people who have been married for 50 years. #Promarriagetips
— Christian Irony (@GoodBadHoly) April 25, 2014
Call her sister to back you up when you get in a marital dispute. #ProMarriageTips
— Chris Linzey (@chrislinzey) April 25, 2014
In all seriousness, marriage can be wonderful. It does, however, require effort on the part of both people. One of the best books I’ve read on marriage is called The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman.
Do whatever you can to work on your relationship. Read the book. Take a seminar. Talk to a pastor/counselor. Do the OPPOSITE of everything we suggested above!
Marriage can be wonderful – if you put in the time and effort to make it so.
How about you? What advice would you give to a couple about to get married?
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