How to Build a Successful Marriage

Developing and maintaining a healthy marriage can seem at times to be an insurmountable challenge. Often in search of insights into how a healthy marriage is developed and functions we must look to those that are in longstanding relationships. In search of some of this valuable information I interviewed three people that I would consider to be in healthful union. The primary goal of these interviews was to uncover the foundation of a successful marriage. Looking at the interviews there are many common elements that the couples talked about.

One important aspect of marriage is the way in which the couple meets and the original attraction they feel for each other. This is important because the desire for your partner is necessary for a healthy relationship. During the interviews I found similarities between what drew and attracted the couples to each other. These attractions include physical desire, similar morals and beliefs; interest in the others personality, and how fun the other person appears to be. For a relationship to be healthful the initial draw for each other must exist....