Comments on: Betsy Kerekes: Ten of my favorite tips from 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:25:46 +0000

These are all great tips! My husband and I have been married for almost 15 years, and these are all so true! Another rule we live by is to never talk badly about the other, no matter who it’s to or how mad we are. We will end up reconciling, but our friends/family will remember the bad and make judgements about the other person.

By: Sonia Seivwright

Sonia Seivwright — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:58:28 +0000

I really connected with the point about not keeping score. In everyday family life, it can be so easy to notice who did what, who forgot something, or who should have helped more, and before you know it the small things become the whole conversation. I like the reminder that sometimes protecting the relationship matters more than winning the argument.

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:45:41 +0000

Real care during difficult days matters way more than any wedding memory. Small daily sacrifices truly build a lasting bond.

By: Christy G

Christy G — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:38:31 +0000

Congratulations on 25 years. That is amazing. My last marriage was ten years. I feel like people today don’t take for better or worse seriously. My ex left me bc I wouldn’t get a job. I’ve got health issues and I can’t work and maintain a household. I work now but my house suffers so badly. I want to clean it on my days off but my body says not today 9 times out of ten. I hate having chronic illness. I will most likely never ever marry again.

By: Melissa Cushing

Melissa Cushing — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:40:17 +0000

I love your beautiful story and congrats to you on 25 years of marriage!. That a beautiful thing for sure and this is a wonderful post and I will be checking out that book on tips to a happier marriage that is mentioned above too so thank you 🙂

By: Richard Lowe

Richard Lowe — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:09:31 +0000

Excellent tips. My wife was sick for 8 years before passing away, so I know much of which you speak of from personal experience. What I had to do to maintain sanity was to get out of the house for a few hours a few times a week to go hiking or something. I was driving her crazy by being near her and checking on her all the time.

By: Clarice

Clarice — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:13:12 +0000

Congratulations! That’s such a huge milestone, and I’m really happy for you. These are wonderful tips, and I especially agree about appreciating the surprises from our spouse. Even the little gestures mean so much, and learning to be grateful for them can make a big difference in a relationship.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:06:57 +0000

I loved this tip- “Make a decision to take care of household issues that really matter to you. You won’t need to nag your spouse about something truly important to you because you will be solving the problem yourself.” My husband and I always thank each other for doing specific housework. I tend to the inside chores, and he tends to the outside chores, and when I am having a rough day, he will do the dishes because he knows I despise a cluttered sink!

By: Alejandra

Alejandra — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:11:07 +0000

Such a meaningful post, and I couldn’t agree more. Marriage is joy, but also an everyday task to keep things going and love alive. It’s joy, effort, sadness, complicity, all at the same time.

By: Kal

Kal — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:34:53 +0000

Sending thoughts of strength and healing to Debbie and yourself. And congrats on the 25 years of marriage. It takes care and effort to create a bond that lasts the ups and downs. All the tips you shared were excellent. One I’d like to add as someone married for over 30 years is to do new things together. Wishing you continued love and togetherness.