What kind of marriage do you want?
Marriage is an age old institution, but that does not mean that everyone has the same kind of marriage. Some people do things one way, and others another. What works for some, may not work for others. For example, a regular date night might work wonders for one marriage, but what about the marriage where the husband or wife is overseas on deployment? Is their marriage doomed to fail because they can't go out to a movie once a week? The following are a few keys to a healthy marriage, and things to do depending on the kind of marriage you want:
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While every person has a different view on what they want for their spouse, in general there are things men and women like and dislike in each other. The following is a look at some of the things women tend to dislike in men:
Every guy has a set of things they like and dislike in girls, and while it differs from guy to guy, most would say that the following characteristics are not appreciated in women:
Weddings are very exciting for the happy couple and also for all the guests that will be attending the event and doting on the bride and groom. Many gifts and greetings are exchanged during the course of bridal showers, receptions and housewarming gifts and many newlyweds look forward to the things that their friends and family will be gifting to them. But there is another aspect of wedding gift giving that some people are less likely to appreciate or enjoy and it is wedding gift one-uppence. 
If you are married (or have ever been married), the phrase "ungrateful spouse" can pack a real punch. Even the happiest of couples have these types of feelings from time to time. No doubt in any relationship there will be times when the "give and take" of a happy marriage falls out of balance. Some people just stay in "take" mode a little longer than the "giving" partner would prefer. Generally, the intent of one spouse is not to be ungrateful of the other spouse, communication and having an attitude of understanding are two key elements to ensuring that feelings of being unappreciated or undervalued stay in check.
One thing that makes many people more angry than almost anything else is people that are ungrateful or who don't show gratitude when it is due. It can be difficult to deal with people you don't have any relationship that are ungrateful and even more difficult if it is a problem that someone you are friends with has. People who are ungrateful are sometimes oblivious to the fact and there are many things you can do to help them and make a good relationship out of bad situations. 
Most parents have, at one time or another, become frustrated with a child who is less than appreciative of everything that we parents do for them. If you have young kids, you can forget about being genuinely appreciated for all that you do simply because children have no way of knowing just how impossible their lives would be without the caring hand of parents. While you may not get the thanks that you deserve while your kids are young, there are important lessons that you can teach them throughout their lives so that, hopefully, as they enter adulthood, they can start to realize how much you sacrificed for them and begin to show their genuine gratitude for you. Here are 3 different strategies for fostering gratitude: