Movie star and one half of Hollywood power couple Will Smith offered up his tips on sustaining a relationship in a magazine interview recently. It’s always annoying when celebs get all preachy on us but seeing as Will and Jada have been married for 14 years now, he might have a clue about what he’s talking about.
Here’s some sage advice direct from the Fresh Prince:
If You Marry Your Best Friend, You’re Good
“Every man wants to marry his homie. A lot of women will impress them, but it’s the one they can always laugh with and be themselves with that will ultimately impress them the most. If you can be yourselves around each other, 100 percent of the time, and they can make you life like no one else can, you’ll never have a dull moment together.”Remind Him of What He Has
“When you start to feel that you’re nagging your husband to the point of no return and nothing you’re saying is getting through, hold him close, look him right in the eyes, and tell him that you love him, you’re right there, and you always will be, BUT you need him to pick his socks up – right now. It’s important to remind him that your request is coming from a good place, and what you want is a small thing in the grand scheme of things.”All Men Need A Little Space
“If you don’t give your husband thirty minutes to himself when he first gets home he’ll stop coming home,” Will said. When asked when a wife was supposed to say her piece, he responded, “anytime after that. Everyone’s home needs to feel like a happy place, and it won’t if you’re greeted with negativity every time you enter the door.”Focus on Balance and Excitement Always
According to Will and Jada’s way of thinking about marriage, maintaining a happy union isn’t just about making time for one another, it’s about making the time count too. “Excitement and mystery are everything. Surprise them, let them know you love them, laugh together – whatever it takes to put a smile on their face.”What do you think of Will’s advice?
