There are a number of important questions for couples that need to be asked before making any wedding plans.

Would you believe that love does NOT conquer all?

People get married thinking that their "chemistry" or passionate love for each other will keep them together forever.

Well, with nearly 50% of marriages ending in divorce these days, obviously this isn’t the case. Therefore, it helps to know a few little secrets before you get married.

These 5 tips can help keep couples together long after tying the knot:

TIP#1 -- Waiting Is Often Better

It's a well-documented fact that couples who have dated for more than a year before getting married have a much lower rate of divorce than those who married after a short dating period.

A year of dating allows time for a variety of emotions to surface and character traits to be discovered. You might adore someone in the spring, but despise them by winter.

Asking someone for their hand in marriage on the third date isn't romantic. It's gambling (some would say crazy).

TIP#2 -- Continue Dating

Over time, people often drift apart. Relationships and marriages can become stale when couples neglect to do new and special things together.

That's why going out on unique dates is so important. Something about "dating" seems to create a sense of magic in a relationship, even those relationships that are stuck in a rut.

When on a date, you typically put a bit more effort into your appearance. You have more uninterrupted time to communicate on a deeper level, and are naturally drawn closer together.

Need some ideas? How about a day at the zoo, aquarium, carnival, museum, beach or park, or even shopping together?


TIP#3 -- Make An Effort To Understand Your Partner

Often couples with the most problems are the ones that say, "I just don't understand him/her."

How knowledgeable are you about your mate's job or the degree they are working on? Do you know anything about their family heritage? Are you able to have a meaningful conversation about their hobbies or interests? If you are a man, do you understand what women experience during PMS or menopause?

You don't need to have identical interests, but make an effort to learn about your partner's interests in life and you'll grow closer as a result.


TIP#4 -- Constantly Express Your Love

Often, as a relationship matures, partners stop praising each other because they 'assume' their partner already knows what they're thinking.

In reality, you should never let a day go by without praising your partner. Compliment her on her cooking. Tell him that he's the greatest person in the world or that he's a wonderful role model. If you want to be loved and romanced by your sweetheart, love and romance her first. When your partner is feeling loved, it is much easier for her to love in return.

Are you an enthusiastic supporter of what your partner does and says? Do you cheer them on and praise them constantly? Or do they all too often hear criticism or silence?

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