Been together for 50 years married for 48. Don't know if I could point to any one thing. But I know we have never lost our sense of play and Like is just as important as love. We love your channel by the way. Never too old to learn!
Alwsys hold hands and pray together and go to bed together whenever you can,speak to each other with respect and love.Make Jesus the center of your mariage!!! Thanks for the house tips.God bless
The best way to accurately smell your house is to either go on vacation for a week, return and sniff...or ask a friend’s four year old who will likely tell you exactly what your house smells like lol
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! My hubby and I just celebrated our “36th” wedding anniversary and the key to our marriage is him saying “YES HONEY!” LOL Trust, communication, kindness and patience are things we practice every day!!!❤️❤️❤️
My tips for a happy marriage (being nearly 11 years in) is FRIENDSHIP and secondly communication. Being friends means kindness, special care, love. Communication means not only talking to be heard but talking to compromise when needed. Big big for us as we constantly have renovation homes and move around for my husband’s job.
I've been married for 39 years. My tips: Marry someone who is a good friend and enjoys doing things that you enjoy. If not you will end up living parallel lives where you live in the same house but that's all you have in common. Watch how his or her family interacts and how they interact with them. If you don't like what you see RUN. They promise you that the two of you won't end up like that, but that's exactly what you end up with. Don't expect to change someone. If you think that you can change them forget it, it's not going to happen. If you're not happy with certain things make sure that you can live with it, if not you're going to be miserable because they won't change unless THEY really want to. It doesn't matter what you want because you're not the one who has to do the work to change it, it's them. Nothing you can do will make a difference, believe me.
I have been married for 16 years. For the past 15 years we have separate blankets. He likes to wrap up in them. I like to stick my feet out. So this keeps up from having a blanket war all night. We also have a memory foam mattress so we don't notice when the other climbs in and out of the bed.
My husband and I are going on 30 years😊 I would say pick your battles and don’t sweat the small stuff. For example: Since day 1, he would take his dirty socks off and toss them on the floor beside the bed instead of putting them in the hamper. I finally got the idea to put a decorative basket there for him to use. Works great!
Congratulations on your seven year wedding anniversary! I have been married for 27 years,, and I agree that separate bathrooms is one of the secrets to success. Best wishes for many more happy years together. And thank you so much for all your helpful tips.
Remember that you are both on the same team, especially now that you have a little one. If one of you loses, you both lose, so don't bother bickering about who is more tired or who has done more work. You're both exhausted and you both work hard, so acknowledge that and thank them for it, you'll be surprised how much happier it makes you when you strive to make your spouse happy (and my hubby does all kinds of nice small things without my asking when I make a point to thank him for all of his hard work)
Hi. I think one secret to a happy marriage is to talk about money and your budgeting styles. My hubby and I talk about our budget and financial goals. This was a really great idea for a video.
I really appreciate that you're passionate about your cloths and that you offer sales when others don't. As well as much more frequently. If I had my own space I'd jump at the chance to get some good quality cloths. Thank you for always being so positive and fun to watch. And I pray you guys have many more years together up ahead 😙😙😙
Trust, honesty, patience, understanding, love, compassion, positive encouragement, similar/same life goals, dependability, faithfulness and try not to lose your identity.
We are going on 27 years next month and we have separate closets, as in separate bedrooms. Also we try and tackle the little problems ( clothes on the floor, toothbrush left out, mail left out and around, etc ) Don’t let the little things build up, most divorces are said to be over daily annoyances!💛
do you sleep separately? I'm not judging at all I'm just genuinely curious! I totally agree on just picking up and not leaving little things like that around. because honestly it takes no time at all, looks 100% better and is just play annoying and slightly rude when not done! (in my opinion)
My husband and I have been married 6 years. We have separate bathrooms too! I would say letting go of the small things, appreciating the big things, and having a good sense of humor. 💛
My husband and I have also been married for 7 years this past April. Communication and patience! Those two things were our biggest hurdles but now that we have learned how to speak to each other and be patient (especially during a disagreement) we’ve found that we’re the happiest we’ve every been!
Commitment. Take a strong position against divorce, remove it from your vocabulary, commit to it never being a possibility or consideration. Set a lifelong goal for your marriage that has nothing whatsoever to do with happiness and never ever grade your marriage based upon your current feelings or level of happiness. This all sounds unromantic but romance is a product of being together and being together requires staying together! Ask lots of clarifying questions instead of letting yourself get upset on assumptions. Be especially forgiving with each other on issues surrounding sex, money, and in-laws. Also, communicate about those issues directly. They are the biggest sources of conflict in marriage. Pray together. Y’all are gonna do great!
I have a super sensitive nose! I smell things that my hubby can't and he laughs cuz I'm always buying sprays, candles, oils, etc. I don't even like cooking things that linger 😝 lol I've been married 20 years as of Aug 11. Some of our secrets is pick your battles and don't sweat the small stuff. Happy Anniversary you two! May you be blessed with many many more 😊
Bri San Yes, I agree. Recently i've been switching over to all natural products. Using essential oils, making my own sprays, beeswax candles, using air diffusers. 😊
I wasn't surprised to hear about your super sensitive nose because you sounded like my wife. She knows how to cook but leaves the cooking to me. After I cooked, I have to change my shirt because she could smell what I cooked on my clothing and doesn't want to get near me ... LOL!!! Luckily I loved to cook.
Just bought those towels for the first time, been dying to try them out so I definitely took advantage of that Flash Sale... Thanks Melissa... the best thing about my marriage is communication! Me and my husband keep a constant communication , we tell each other pretty much EVERYTHING! Lol and we listen to each others opinion and make decisions together as well😊..anyway I think that is the secret to my marriage( going for 12 yrs in December) 😊 Anyway Thanks again for your videos, I love them Diana
If all that fails to get rid of smells, it's also important to make sure any indoor plumbing fixture not being regularly used (i.e. a sink, shower, tub or toilet) is flushed out at least once a week (once a month minimum) by running water through it for a minute or so; otherwise, it can cause issues with venting and a sewer smell may start. This is more so with newer toilets rated for water savings. They use less water but it results in waste not being flushed through the pipes properly due to less water being used. In some cases, a plumbing vent on the roof may also be the culprit and may require an extension or filter. Happy anniversary! I agree about having a separate bathroom being a must in our household lol.
HAPPY 7th ANNIVERSARY, Melissa and Chad! You guys seem to have a lot of fun together and I think that helps to make a good marriage. Enjoy your happy day! ♡♡♡
I'm not married but I have to say from my point of view the secret to a good marriage is honesty and good communication between both individuals. I also think that both persons need to compromise. Keep everything open and honesty and share the joys of life with each other!! Happy Anniversary Melissa and Chad!!!
Melissa, We’ve been married +52 yrs. Things that help this longevity are having fun together, talk together, don’t take each other for granted, keep your appearance up (pretend you’re still dating!), help each other, don’t nag, let go of petty disagreements, give each other “space” and look for the good (not the bad) in each other. Happy Anniversary!!
I think the secret to a good marriage is to not do everything together. Have a few things that you both do separately. Then you can come together and share your experiences. You need to keep your own identity and have a shared identity.
Yes! Completely agree. I’m not married but plan to be, I live with my boyfriend and I struggled with this a lot at first, I thought we should do everything together but really, you’re right.
Pray together and for each other every night, even if you're upset. Even if too mad to talk we try to still do it individually. If it's not important in 10 years try not to stay mad. And most important : if you don't like how something is done, do it yourself! Stops fights from even starting
Happy Anniversary! My husband and I also have our own bathrooms and it really is a beautiful privilege! I think a few secrets to a happy marriage are to keep complimenting each other, use manners, and never stop dating.
The best change with made in regards to the smells in our home was to stop using a compost bin in the kitchen and start using a large reusable box in our freezer. Now every time we have some scraps they go straight into the box in the freezer and when it’s full they can go into the compost or into the green waste. The benefit is that the foodstuffs are not breaking down and rotting in our house, so the smell is completely gone. We also don’t have to deal with anything mouldy or rotten when we add it to the compost, which is healthier for us. The box is just a large Sistema brand plastic box with a clip on lid which gets washed between uses. Life changing 👍
We have been married for 24 years. I don't know what the secret is. Maybe it's being committed to the promise we took. A vow is a very big deal. Hard times will come. Marriage is hard.
Congratulations!! Ican't talk about marriage as I am not married, but we've been living together for over 18 years so it's like a marriage anyways :) I think communication is key, and yes, some space is nice too. We both have our own hobbies (metal detecting and fishing for hi, sewing/quilting for me) and it's nice to be in your own space doing your own thing from time to time.
Oh! I love this channel! And host is absolutely adorable for years I-have been following her. And never ever wrote comments. But I have to say I appreciate her hard work and cool evolving tips and tricks. For three years I have been living in China right now and some staff is not suitable for apartments here. However videos like this help a lot. Thank u for ur hard work.
@Hisham Malik thanks😉❤ i'm great. sadly not in china anymore. it is the safest place since corona hit the world. still watching this channel. love it, it taught me lots of thing. 😁
Great tips! We married the same year as you did. So 10 years this year already. I'd say the secret to a good marriage is not trying to change the other person, do nice things for each other, and if you want the other person to do something which is important for you then tell them about it, but without critisism - only about why it's important to you. E.g. - Honey, could you please put recyclables straight into the recyclables bag? When I see them on the flavour it makes me feel anxious, as I'd like to see the floor free from any rubbsih.
Mazel Tov to both of you! Our secret after 17 years? We never go to bed on an argument and remember to tell each other how much we appreciate them xxxxx
Just because a home smells good when you walk in, it doesn't mean it's clean, at least in my experience. I dogsit by staying at people's houses, and let me tell you... I found mouse poop in the pots and pans when I wanted to cook something. Thankfully I brought my own pot! I won't mention the sticky refrigerator which was spotless on the outside thanks to the housekeepers.
just moved into my first home..could you possibly make a video about cleaning a new home? (places to inspect/clean upon arrival) Or maybe what cleaning supplies to to use to get any smells or residue left from previous owners?
Understanding that there will be times you may actually hate your spouse for whatever reason...and if you just give it time and do your best to let go of whatever it was.... in time you will fall back in love with him/her. I have been married to my husband for 18yrs and I can't count how many times I have been so mad at him I wanted to throw in the towel but I would tell myself to give it a week or so and those feelings of anger or hurt would subside and he would become my prince charming again... You and Chad seem to have a great thing, here's hoping you two so so many years of happiness!
I keep my compost in the freezer, no smells plus they are frozen when I put them on the curb on garbage day. Never have animal issues or disgusting bin.
The secret to a great marriage is communication. Honest, open communication. If you're honest, it means you trust the other person and can fully share with them how you're feeling. Also, two seperate top covers when sleeping! We have never shared blankets and I think we are better people for it!
Can you do a "how to clean your backpack" episode? Maybe with a few different methods? I think many would find this helpful especially since it is back to school season. Mine has been filthy for years, because I don't want to throw it in the washer and ruin it. Any suggestions? You could include this as part of a series of other videos for "how to clean different/difficult objects."
For our four years wedding, we stay in separate rooms if we are mad or get into fight.. once, we calm down we talk about it and resolve our issues with a cup of tea..
Can you do a brief chat on why you should not go to bed with wet hair? I tell my family this all the time and my husband does not believe me and says to “let it go”. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️. I think hearing it from an expert would bolster my position! And save those pillows!! Thank you and Happy Anniversary !!!
Have you tried Damp Rid bags for your closets. They are great for absorbing moisture and odors. Once they fill up with water, just dump out the water and replace it with a new bag. I have them in all my closets. Happy belated Anniversary!
Married for 25 years. Give partner time to spend alone, find things to do together, and frequently remember what is was that initially made you drawn to them.
Hey Melissa! Huge fan here, quick question... I just watched a video on how often you should replace this in your home and one person suggested replacing pillows twice a year as well as replacing toilet brushes every 18 months. What do yo think? Is there a method you use to wash you pillows completely to get rid of dust mites and stuff? Do you agree with the replacing the toilet brush or can disinfecting after every use enough? Maybe you can make a video on it and have other suggestions on things around the house that we need to replace especially cleaning tools. Thanks. Send my best to Chad and Riley! PS: Looooooove the DIY recipes!
My husband and I have our own lounge places in the house. He hangs in his office/den and I hang out it the rest of the house. Hahaha. We don't have children and I'm very introverted so this works great for us.
Hey Melissa.. I was wondering how I should be cleaning the space under the storage bed and you seemed the right person to ask of.. My under bed space is too small So can you make a video to help me with the ideas please..
Congratulations Melisa and Chad on your wedding anniversary. Wishing you guys lots of health and many happy long years together. I been married for 15 years and having your own bathroom is heaven . Another good secret is date night at least once per week does wonders in my marriage. We live our kids with grandma and go do fun things away from the house. Looking forward to seeing your beautiful Princess
I think the biggest secret of marriage is that communication between 2 people takes years to develop. The longer I am married, the better the communication becomes as you learn about the other person. Also, don't over-think it. Real love grows; acceptance and forgiveness for the little things gets better with time.
My tip would be to keep a sense of light-heartedness and humor. Many frustrations, annoyances, and arguments can be avoided if you keep a sense of humor. My husband and I just got back from a camping trip where we got stormed out and the tent flooded. We could have broken down and gotten angry at each other, but we just soldiered on and made light of the situation. In the large scheme of things, most "problems" are really not that big of a deal. Also, have at least one shared hobby or activity together and one individual hobby or activity. My and my husband share a love of the outdoors so we hike together. But I love cooking (and he does not) and so that is totally "mine" where I'll cook for myself, for us, or host dinner parties with friends. I also think it's helpful when you have some shared friends and some individual friends.
Great video! I clean this lady's house once a week, and there's this elusive smell in the kitchen that I've been tracking down, I'll be going through this list! The same lady also smokes in her bedroom, so changing and washing the linens is great, but she has this really thick carpet that just seems to absorb the smoke and Ash, and the smell definitely stays. I put baking soda down and let it sit while I clean the rest of the house and vacuum it up last, then spray it down with fabric refresher but it only makes it bearable. Any tips? I'm also noticing some of her clothing and bedding is getting nicotine stains, I'm not responsible for her clothing but I'm curious about how to deal with nicotine stains, as I know they effect clothing as well as walls. As always, thanks for the awesome video!
I'm not married, but I think one important thing is to have separate interests and friends as well as mutual interests and friends. It's like your separate bathrooms, or for some couples, separate bedrooms. It seems sad to me when a person, usually a woman, gives up a hobby or interest because the new spouse isn't interested in it.
I think the secret to any good relationship is to apologize when you didn't behave they way you should have. I hate the saying "Loving someone means you never have to say you're sorry", and I think the opposite is true. When you're around someone a lot your threshold for saying certain things you'd normally just think to yourself gets lower and lower and you could hurt people with that.
We’ve been married since 1991, laughter is our secret. He makes me laugh, and says I laugh at his jokes. Besides loving him more than anything of course.
Marriage advice... You can be "Clever" and see through your spouse. OR... You can be "Wise" and see your spouse through. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pray for/with each other daily.
Our secrets are: holding hands while reviewing our day before going to sleep. Laugh about silly things....like do all the cars talk to each other while their humans are shopping,or who is tickle master or dance master ? Not putting down the other when times are tough,talk it through calmly. 11 years married
Secret to a good marriage? I think one of them, anyway, is clear defined roles and responsibilities that you both agree to and can literally see written out.
