Often, it does not take more than six months post one’s wedding to discover that something has changed drastically. You may feel that your partner is not paying you adequate attention, the distribution of household chores and responsibilities is unequal and so on. The reason giving rise to such feelings could be one and many. But often it is seen that they arise from very insignificant issues and if not handled carefully, often snowball into regular bickering. The result? It’s not very difficult to guess.

When couples marry, they vow to stand by each other through thick and thin. But it often does not take long to discover that it’s easier said than done. As such, one should take initiative to keep one’s marriage or wedding happy and smooth from the very inception. And it is not the responsibility of any one person. It is pertinent that both the couple equally participate in keeping their marriage smooth and hassle free. Read the following tips on how to keep one’s marriage happy and successful always.

The first and the most important tip any erudite person will offer to keep one’s marriage happy and successful is to be open about one’s feelings and desires with your partner. Successful couples talk deeply before the wedding about their expectations of each other. If there's serious disagreement pertaining anything like kids, career, etc. its better to finalize beforehand if it will be a good decision to still marry. Even after marriage, all happy couples regularly talk to check their expectations of married life.

Helping each other maintain his /her individuality is the biggest secret of a happy married life. Post wedding, handling day-to-day house cum office tasks can become challenging at times especially if one’s got to take care of the children also. Successful couples understand that no matter how much love there is already, marriage can provide a much trapped feeling. As such, both couples should encourage each other not to be always 'us'. In other words, allow one another the autonomy to live or do things as per one’s liking.

An important tip or secret crucial to maintaining a happy and successful marriage is providing each other centre stage. It is often seen that couples start forgetting the normal everyday little courtesies after marriage. Believe it or not, saying a simple Thank You, Sorry or simply I Love You can go a long way in keeping a marriage healthy and strong. Whenever you go out, try keeping in mind small gestures like serving each other first, making sure that the other person is not feeling lonely and left out, etc. Also, always listen to each other very respectfully. You will see the difference for yourself when you follow these tips and ensure that you have a happy and successful married life.