7. “Adopt” new parents or role models. Find a couple that exhibits all the qualities you want in your marriage. They say you can’t choose your parents. However there is always an option to spend time and appreciate an older couple who seems to have the winning formula for marriage.
6. Invite your adopted parents over for dinner or help them around the house. (This is good detective work at it’s best) During this time ask them what their secret is for having a long happy marriage. Then as my 67 year old client Steve says, “Shut up and listen.”
