7 Pieces of Marriage Advice You Learned In Kindergarten

You can find many How-To articles online about relationships, marriage, and wedding planning filled with tips and suggestions on how to make things easier and go smoother. But did you know that you’ve already learned some of the best marriage advice in kindergarten?

What? Marriage advice from kindergarten, when you were only like 5 years old?

Read on for the top 7 pieces of marriage advice from kindergarten:

 

Marriage Advice You Learned in Kindergarten

1. Share Your Toys (Part I)

Ok, some things are “mine” and some are “yours,” and that’s ok. Like the following video. My goodness, let the guy have his deodorant. 😂

But most things will be “ours” so you need to be able to share, such as that yogurt, some closet space, and let’s not forget time.

2. Share Your Toys (Part II)

You’re in this together, and sometimes your needs don’t quite mesh with each other’s. You’re going to like something but your partner doesn’t, and vice versa. That’s normal. (And wouldn’t it be a bit boring if you both liked exactly the same things?) The way to work around this is to be able to compromise. Maybe this time you pick, and next time your partner picks, or maybe a little bit of both?

3. Put Away Your Toys

If you take it out, put it away. When you make a mess, clean it up. And while you’re at it, put away the dishes, hand up the clean laundry, put your dirty clothes in the hamper, and tidy up your messes. These may be rules you learned in Kindergarten, but you’re not a little kid. So don’t expect your partner to have to clean up after you.

4. Say You’re Sorry

Nobody’s perfect, and sometimes we say or do something that hurts our partner. We don’t mean to hurt their feelings, but hey, we’re human. So when that happens, apologize. And make sure you truly mean it. Lip service isn’t going to cut it.

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5. Don’t Talk To / Take Candy From Strangers

What is the purpose of talking to strangers? Well, to meet someone new, of course. But, your partner is your special someone, your person, your one-and-only. The need for meeting someone new doesn’t exist.

Ok, you can talk with other people. It’s only polite. It’s human nature. Just remember, there some topics of conversation that is just for you and your partner. So, no matter how innocent it may be, or intended to be, some things you just never say to other adults.

6. Take A Nap

We all need to pause and recharge now and them. Whether lying down to actually take a nap, or just giving yourself some time to pause and do something else. Stop and relax with a nice cup of hot tea (give me chai or chamomile – yum!). If you’re planning your wedding, be sure to make some days “no wedding talk” days.

7. Honesty Is The Best Policy

We all know that lying is a bad idea, but telling lies is not what I’m talking about here.

What I mean is expressing yourself when there is something important on your mind. If something is bothering you, or there’s something you need, you have to open up. Although your partner “knows me,” he/she isn’t a mind reader. So when there is something on your mind, open up to your partner  and talk about it.

What do you think of these pieces of marriage advice? Let me know in the comments below!

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