The 8 habits of every happy couple

3. Happy couples don’t keep score of past hurts. Grace flows freely in their marriage, so bitterness never has an opportunity to take root. They’re quick to seek forgiveness from each other and give forgiveness to each other.

Bitterness paves the path to divorce. Choose love instead. When you’ve hurt each other or broken trust, humbly seek forgiveness and work to rebuild the trust that has been broken. Don’t seek revenge, because when you do, you’ll BOTH lose. When you seek grace, you’ll both win. Choose love over bitterness every time and you’ll be on your way to happier marriage.

#4 will help you avoid one of the most common mistakes in marriage…