Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate. ~Barnett R. Brickner

"Marriage"- the word itself triggers the conscience of most of us. Marriage can be defined as a sacred vow where you give your commitment to someone you love. It is a belief that comes out of the heart that you will love your partner for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, till eternity. Marriage being an exciting phase of life for many people, but for some the pressures, challenges, and monotony of married life has shrouded its wonderful positive aspects. It is a very important aspect of one's life.

Marriage is a lifetime commitment. Some may fear to take responsibility and others take it for granted. We will find some takes marriage as a serious job and tries outmost to make it a lifetime of happiness. Always try to make your marriage eternal.

Marriage is a thread that binds two hearts. Marriage makes a life worth living. There are many issues that make a marriage successful. Among innumerable issues, trust is one of the most important issue in a marriage. Though the word trust is quite simple but it is really tough to do it practically. Trust begets trust. If you can't trust someone, then it is useless to expect the same. Trust makes a relationship work.

The next thing that is related with trust is honesty that also plays a big role in any marriage. Both truth and trust are inter-related. If you tell truth to someone, trust will flow automatically. It is easy to break trust but to regain it is really impossible. Marriage demands trust more than anything else. In your lifetime relationship like marriage, you can't lie to keep your relationship intact. When you really need that person to be there for you, they don't come running, because they have been deceived one too many times.

Marriage is giving utmost and holding everything in to the point of no return. While very few people enjoy conflict, it becomes necessary at times. In order to save your marriage one needs to act in a thoughtful manner.

However, in order to make your married life successful, follow the tips give below.

· Always try to be spontaneous with your partner. Don'6t pretend. It is a way to help your relationship flourish.

· Listening is most important in any relationship and in case of marriage it becomes evident. Be sincere open and honest.

· Always try to exchange gifts to keep that warm feelings intact in your married life.

· Compliment each other lovingly in public and in privacy, show affection for each other.

· Always be responsible towards your partner. Don't show any negligence that can spoil the marriage.

· Respect each other whole heatedly, partners who treat each other with kind and respect know that it is essential for having a deep connections and loving relationship.

· Be a good partner --regularly get them something you know they will like and enjoy.

· Don't let negative or annoying comments bother you, discuss the negativity when you are both calm.

· Communicating without fear is absolutely essential to building the deepest kind of friendship and intimate partner. Love is a Beautiful thing! Let's share it.

Be pessimistic and always try to make your partner happy. Be romantic and take your partner for outings. Keep yourself in the same position as you were before marriage. Don't change for the worst but for the better.

Marriage is the pillar upon which you lay the foundation of your family. If your marriage is strong, your whole family will be strong; your life will be more peaceful, you'll be a better parent, and you'll, quite simply, have more fun in your life.

To create or maintain a strong marriage you will have to take the first critical step: You must be willing to put time, effort and thought into nurturing your marriage. Commitment can put new life and meaning into your marriage. A wonderful thing may happen. You may fall in love with your spouse all over again.

We can conclude by saying that marriage is a big gamble. You are sort of taking chances of committing a lifetime to someone who might turn it into a joyous smooth journey or just simply make it a burden to carry. It is important to get married. According to studies people who don't' get married at the right time or don't marry at all suffer from a kind of frustrations. With marriage comes family and with family comes responsibilities.

Possessiveness is another characteristics that a successful marriage should possess. All relationships has to have its own intimacy but at the same time there should be a personal space is a must. Arguments should have its place in a successful married life otherwise life will be bored and if there is no fight than the taste of love cannot be identified. But egos must not come in between.