“4 Sneaky Little Marriage Moves That Turn ‘Til Death Do Us Part’ Into ‘Til Death, We Barely Talk’—Astrologers & Experts Spill the Tea!”
Added on May 23, 2025 inASTROLOGY CARDS
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Ever notice how a little thing like forgetting to say “thank you” can start a slow-motion unraveling of your relationship? It’s like Mercury is in retrograde—except instead of messing up your texts, it’s tripping you up in your marriage. We chase this “balanced life” with our other half, but somehow end up tangled in overthinking, overcomplicating, and, yep… undercompensating. If happiness in marriage feels like an elusive cosmic joke, maybe it’s time for some relationship maintenance that actually works. Believe it or not, research backs this up: those small, mindful behaviors can buffer stress and keep love resilient through the chaos. So, before you let the little things slip through the cracks and your bond starts to feel like a soap opera cliffhanger, let’s dive into four sneaky habits that quietly chip away at your marital mojo. Because hey, even the stars remind us—ignoring the nitty-gritty details comes at a price. LEARN MORE.
A realistically positive mindset is vital to happiness and well-being for individuals and marriages. In our quest for a more balanced life and partnership, we often overthink, overcomplicate, and undercompensate until we miss the little things and our relationship unravels.
You might require some marriage maintenance to keep the love flowing. Research shows that maintenance behaviors can mitigate the impact of stressors on marital resilience and prevent relationship decline.
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You kill happiness in a marriage when you avoid conflict. Conflict is natural because you are two different people. In the end, open conversation about your differences can bring you closer together.
— Roland Legge, Spiritual Life Coach
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That doesn’t have to be you. Nor do you have to feel unappreciated, overwhelmed, or unacknowledged. Contrary to popular opinion, marriage is not hard work. Maintaining a marriage is easy and fun when you learn how to have happy and healthy relationships.
— Jack Kinney, Career, Money, Relationship Facilitator
Overlooking the small acts of kindness or failing to express gratitude can slowly erode happiness in marriage. Consistently failing to acknowledge your partner’s efforts can lead to feelings of being taken for granted.
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— Erika Jordan, Love Coach / NLP Practitioner
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In my experience, the one small behavior that can erode happiness in a marriage is neglecting to express appreciation and gratitude towards your partner. Over time, couples may become accustomed to each other’s actions and gestures, taking them for granted.
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The connection can start unraveling. Failing to acknowledge the efforts, kindness, or support of your spouse will lead them to feel unappreciated and undervalued, which will gradually diminish happiness and satisfaction in the relationship.
Let’s be honest, the feeling of acknowledgment feels good. We want to know we are appreciated — it’s a human need. So, regularly expressing gratitude and acknowledging the little things your partner does can go a long way in maintaining a strong and happy marriage. It keeps the connection strong!
— Sue Kohn-Taylor, Self Leadership & Mental Fitness Specialist
Marriage is not difficult, but a healthy marriage takes some effort. To get the most significant return for your emotional investment in marriage, we need to pay attention to our small behaviors.
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The little acts of kindness and understanding give us the most value in maintaining a healthy relationship. Marriage maintenance requires the courage to face inevitable conflicts from a place of love, listening with our complete attention, and appreciating and acknowledging the people we hold dear in our hearts. It doesn’t take much to keep your lifelong love flowing freely.
Will Curtis is YourTango’s expert editor. Will has over 14 years of experience as an editor covering relationships, spirituality, and human interest topics.
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