7 “weird” habits of happy couples

5. Say what you’re thinking and feeling. Don’t say “I’m fine” when you’re not. Don’t expect your spouse to read your mind. 

The level of your honesty will determine the level of your intimacy. When you’re frustrated, talk about it. When your spouse is frustrated, ask him/her what’s going on. Don’t settle for surface answers. Get to the truth. Don’t punish your spouse or stay frustrated with them because they haven’t figured out what’s going on. Your spouse is NOT a mindreader! Tell him/her what’s on your mind. Open up to each other.

#6 seems pretty intense, but it’s only way a marriage can truly thrive…